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A Wittaia; spearman; threatens his enemy
A Wittaia; spearman; threatens his enemy
Object Number 2006.17.1.90.6
Display Title A Wittaia; spearman; threatens his enemy
Descriptions
Object Description Karl Heider negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; Weem #1 500mm; 35.5 negatives; Plus X; 80 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 8/2/1961
Artist Karl G. Heider
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Materials Negative, black and white
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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