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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; spearman with 2 spears
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; spearman with 2 spears
Object Number 2006.18.1.7.32
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; spearman with 2 spears
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; spearman with 2 spears making his way towards the enemy
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2006.18.1.7.8 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a spearman and others on a ridge waiting for the enemy
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2006.18.1.7.6 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a spearman and others on a ridge waiting for the enemy
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2006.18.1.6.5 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; single spearman walking along the ridge
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man sits with 2 spears waiting for the battle to develop
2006.18.1.7.11 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man sits with 2 spears waiting for the battle to develop
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man sits with 2 spears waiting for the battle to develop
2006.18.1.7.9 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man sits with 2 spears waiting for the battle to develop
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man sits with 2 spears waiting for the battle to develop
2006.18.1.7.10 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man sits with 2 spears waiting for the battle to develop
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a warrior propped up between his 2 spears; looks attentively toward the enemy
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