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Studio staged scene of an Aboriginal man wearing white ochre paint, holding a spear and a boomerang
Studio staged scene of an Aboriginal man wearing white ochre paint, holding a spear and a boomerang
Object Number 2004.29.21707
Display Title Studio staged scene of an Aboriginal man wearing white ochre paint, holding a spear and a boomerang
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Written on board: "Australia"
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Aborigine
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 16.51 x 21.59 cm (6 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.)

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