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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 spearman standing ready for an assault
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 spearman standing ready for an assault
Object Number 2006.18.1.7.35
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 spearman standing ready for an assault
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; a spearman and others on a ridge waiting for the enemy
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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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
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; spearman with 2 spears
2006.18.1.7.31 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; spearman with 2 spears
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2006.18.1.6.11 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; single spearman; Teku
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; single spearman walking along the ridge
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 spearman and others on a ridge waiting for the enemy
2006.18.1.7.7 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a spearman and others on a ridge waiting for the enemy
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a spearman and others on a ridge waiting for the enemy
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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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; spearman with 2 spears
2006.18.1.7.32 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; spearman with 2 spears
Documentary
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. Kousa about ready to throw a spea
2006.18.1.3.16 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. Kousa about ready to throw a spea
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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; huge group of warriors standing on the northern most knoll of the north south ridge of the Warabara
2006.18.1.6.1 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; huge group of warriors standing on the northern most knoll of the north south ridge of the Warabara
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; warrior standing in the grass
2006.18.1.6.3 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; warrior standing in the grass
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