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The Wittaia sitting on the rocks at the end of the Siobara
The Wittaia sitting on the rocks at the end of the Siobara
Object Number 2006.17.1.90.23
Display Title The Wittaia sitting on the rocks at the end of the Siobara
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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Wittaia on the rocks on the eastern end of the Siobara
2006.17.1.91.15 Wittaia on the rocks on the eastern end of the Siobara
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Wittaia near the ditch that runs between the Warabara and the Siobara
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2006.12.1.83.16 The Wittaia seated in the rocks on the eastern side of the Siobara
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2006.17.1.89.13 Wittaia sitting with a fire
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Both sides fighting in the dense area almost directly between the Warabara and the Siobara
2006.17.1.90.10 Both sides fighting in the dense area almost directly between the Warabara and the Siobara
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2006.17.1.90.4 Wittaia standing, waiting
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A Wittaia; spearman; threatens his enemy
2006.17.1.90.6 A Wittaia; spearman; threatens his enemy
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The 2 lines; Wittaia and WW; not too steady
2006.17.1.90.2 The 2 lines; Wittaia and WW; not too steady
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Fighting between the Warabara and Siobara
2006.17.1.91.7 Fighting between the Warabara and Siobara
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Wittaia on the slope of the Siobara
2006.14.1.31.7 Wittaia on the slope of the Siobara
Documentary
New Guinea
Fighting near the brook running between the Siobara and the Warabara
2006.17.1.91.16 Fighting near the brook running between the Siobara and the Warabara
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Wittaia
2006.17.1.91.14 Wittaia
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