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Posed Igorot woman wearing hair switches, possibly of deceased relatives, profile
Posed Igorot woman wearing hair switches, possibly of deceased relatives, profile
Object Number 12-61-70/10861.1.1192
Display Title Posed Igorot woman wearing hair switches, possibly of deceased relatives, profile
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Bontoc Igorot / 8-a 368 / Old woman / Igorots of the town of Bontoc"
Department Photographic
Date 1898-1912
Culture
  • Bontoc Igorot
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines / Luzon / Mountain Province / Bontoc
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 15.24 cm (4 x 6 in.)
Provenance
Donor William Cameron Forbes

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