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Wali dressed in shirt in dark glasses about to go down for the first time in his life to Wamena
Wali dressed in shirt in dark glasses about to go down for the first time in his life to Wamena
Object Number 2006.17.1.50.1
Display Title Wali dressed in shirt in dark glasses about to go down for the first time in his life to Wamena
Descriptions
Object Description Wali dressed for Wamena
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Artist Karl G. Heider
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Provenance
Donor Robert G. Gardner

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