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The two girls and old woman watch what is going on
The two girls and old woman watch what is going on
Object Number 2006.15.1.27.18
Display Title The two girls and old woman watch what is going on
Descriptions
Object Description Jan Broekhuijse negative taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; sue samelek #3; Plus X; 2 of the little girls and the women around them; hands all bandaged after having their fingers chopped off; they catch the blood with grass held in their other hand.
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; they catch the blood with grass held in their other hand
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