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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Asikanilep hidden by the grass making his way thru
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Asikanilep hidden by the grass making his way thru
Object Number 2006.18.1.6.6
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Asikanilep hidden by the grass making his way thru
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; Weem #2; 36 black-and-white negatives; Tri X; 400 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 8/2/1961
Artist Dr. Samuel Putnam
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Materials Negative, 35mm
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Samuel M. Putnam
Provenance
Donor Dr. Samuel Putnam

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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Asikanilep hidden by the grass making his way thru
2006.18.1.6.8 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Asikanilep hidden by the grass making his way thru
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Asikanilep hidden by the grass making his way thru
2006.18.1.6.7 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Asikanilep hidden by the grass making his way thru
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New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; spearman with 2 spears making his way towards the enemy
2006.18.1.7.13 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; spearman with 2 spears making his way towards the enemy
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tue on his way out to his kaio
2006.18.1.21.25 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tue on his way out to his kaio
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New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wali smiles at his baby; seen thru the hunu door
2006.18.1.36.10 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wali smiles at his baby; seen thru the hunu door
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. Tukom playing with grass across his face
2006.18.1.2.32 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. Tukom playing with grass across his face
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; MR on his way to Lokoparek
2006.18.1.36.6 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; MR on his way to Lokoparek
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; group of warriors coming thru a forest on their way to an Etai
2006.18.1.16.10 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; group of warriors coming thru a forest on their way to an Etai
Documentary
New Guinea
Spearman making his way through the marsh on the end of the Tokolik
2006.15.1.4.31 Spearman making his way through the marsh on the end of the Tokolik
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wereklowe and 2 other men on their way out to their kaios; Wereklowe holds up his hand
2006.18.1.21.22 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wereklowe and 2 other men on their way out to their kaios; Wereklowe holds up his hand
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a warrior with things over his head - grass and ferns
2006.18.1.34.12 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a warrior with things over his head - grass and ferns
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men walking thru the grass
2006.18.1.23.7 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men walking thru the grass
Documentary
New Guinea