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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tukom throws his spear; Hele about to throw his
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tukom throws his spear; Hele about to throw his
Object Number 2006.18.1.13.9
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tukom throws his spear; Hele about to throw his
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; tukom playing sikoko wasin; 35 black-and-white negatives; Plus X; 80 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 7/29/1961
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 little boy throws a spear at a hoop that comes past him
2006.18.1.13.28 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a little boy throws a spear at a hoop that comes past him
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2006.18.1.13.11 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tukom has just thrown his spear at a hoop that comes by
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; children about to play sikoko wasin; Lokopma; Tukom; and Hele; 2 girls
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a little boy about to throw a hoop
2006.18.1.13.19 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a little boy about to throw a hoop
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tukom; hands clasped on his shoulders stands in the pavi grove
2006.18.1.13.20 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tukom; hands clasped on his shoulders stands in the pavi grove
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea.boy throws spear at hoop
2006.18.1.3.20 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea.boy throws spear at hoop
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2006.18.1.11.22 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; boy throws a spear
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