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Object Number
2006.17.1.87.11
Display Title
Karl Heider negatives, New Guinea; Yai-i withdrawing barbs from the buttock wound
Descriptions
Object Description
Karl Heider negative taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; Weem; Plus X; man is removing an arrow from the thigh of a warrior; inserts stick to pry away from skin so that the barbs can be withdrawn
Classification
- Documentary
Department
Photographic
Date
5/26/1961
Artist
Karl G. Heider
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
New Guinea
Materials
Negative, 35mm
Dimensions
Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Karl G. Heider
Provenance
Donor
Karl G. Heider
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