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2 of the little girls and the women around them; hands all bandaged after having their fingers chopped off
2 of the little girls and the women around them; hands all bandaged after having their fingers chopped off
Object Number 2006.15.1.27.13
Display Title 2 of the little girls and the women around them; hands all bandaged after having their fingers chopped off
Descriptions
Object Description Jan Broekhuijse negative taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; sue samelek #3; Plus X; the little girls who had their fingers chopped off sitting outside of the hunu in Haliole's sili; talk to old woman
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 6/11/1961
Artist Jan Broekhuyse
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Materials Negative, 35mm
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Jan Broekhuijse
Provenance
Donor Jan Broekhuyse

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2 of the little girls and the women around them; hands all bandaged after having their fingers chopped off
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