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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tue on his way out to his kaio
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tue on his way out to his kaio
Object Number 2006.18.1.21.25
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tue on his way out to his kaio
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; rain; portrait of Asukpalek's wife; 36 black-and-white negatives; Plus X; 80 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 8/9/1961
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; Wereklowe and 2 other men on their way out to their kaios; Wereklowe holds up his hand
2006.18.1.21.22 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wereklowe and 2 other men on their way out to their kaios; Wereklowe holds up his hand
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along the trail in the area near Apulek- in the distance ; one is a boy with his hands behind his neck
2006.18.1.21.33 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along the trail in the area near Apulek- in the distance ; one is a boy with his hands behind his neck
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wereklowe and 2 other men on their way out to their kaios
2006.18.1.21.21 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wereklowe and 2 other men on their way out to their kaios
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; MR on his way to Lokoparek
2006.18.1.36.6 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; MR on his way to Lokoparek
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Kusa, who has been working in the field, stands on his foot holding a large digging stick in his hand
2006.18.1.14.27 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Kusa, who has been working in the field, stands on his foot holding a large digging stick in his hand
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Asikanilep hidden by the grass making his way thru
2006.18.1.6.6 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Asikanilep hidden by the grass making his way thru
Documentary
New Guinea
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
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. MR huddled with some small boys as it began to rain out on the field; all have his clothes on
2006.18.1.3.29 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. MR huddled with some small boys as it began to rain out on the field; all have his clothes on
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Eterhebelek models his mikak under his chin; the mikak was given to him by the expedition as an offering for his son's death
2006.18.1.24.30 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Eterhebelek models his mikak under his chin; the mikak was given to him by the expedition as an offering for his son's death
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; another woman walking along the trail from the fields; past Mapiliatma on her way to Abulupak
2006.18.1.21.28 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; another woman walking along the trail from the fields; past Mapiliatma on her way to Abulupak
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tukom throws his spear; Hele about to throw his
2006.18.1.13.9 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tukom throws his spear; Hele about to throw his
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; little boy herding his pigs out of the sili at Asuklogonma
2006.18.1.37.9 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; little boy herding his pigs out of the sili at Asuklogonma
Documentary
New Guinea