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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man waits under a small shrub for the battle to develop
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man waits under a small shrub for the battle to develop
Object Number 2006.18.1.7.14
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man waits under a small shrub for the battle to develop
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; Weem #3; 35 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; men seated on rocks on the Warabara waiting for the war to develop
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a little girl and boy and Hele wait for a hoop to come past them so that they can throw their spear at it
2006.18.1.13.18 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a little girl and boy and Hele wait for a hoop to come past them so that they can throw their spear at it
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; warriors sitting on the end of the Warabara looking out at the battle
2006.18.1.7.22 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; warriors sitting on the end of the Warabara looking out at the battle
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; several warriors standing on the Warabara waiting for the battle
2006.18.1.7.15 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; several warriors standing on the Warabara waiting for the battle
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Nilik and another man watching the battle which has been engaged again
2006.18.1.22.21 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Nilik and another man watching the battle which has been engaged again
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; little boys and men watch the battle
2006.18.1.22.22 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; little boys and men watch the battle
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