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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; 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; 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; 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; 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; 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. 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; 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; 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; warriors gathered near a kaio on their way to the Liberek; many people under Hellerabet kaio
2006.18.1.40.7 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; warriors gathered near a kaio on their way to the Liberek; many people under Hellerabet kaio
Documentary
New Guinea