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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
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
Object Number 2006.18.1.21.33
Display Title 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
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; people walking along the trail in the area near Apulek- in the distance
2006.18.1.21.31 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along the trail in the area near Apulek- in the distance
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along the trail in the area near Apulek- in the distance
2006.18.1.21.32 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along the trail in the area near Apulek- in the distance
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tue on his way out to his kaio
2006.18.1.21.25 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tue on his way out to his kaio
Documentary
New Guinea
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; 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; 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; Tukom; hands clasped on his shoulders stands in the pavi grove
2006.18.1.13.20 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tukom; hands clasped on his shoulders stands in the pavi grove
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; child on his knee; woman behind him
2006.18.1.50.32 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; child on his knee; woman behind him
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; a young girl walking on salt trail; northward past Homoak; muddy
2006.18.1.21.29 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a young girl walking on salt trail; northward past Homoak; muddy
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; woman walking; from behind; an enormous load on her back and head
2006.18.1.21.26 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; woman walking; from behind; an enormous load on her back and head
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wali in his honai in Lokoparek; putting feathers into his hair net
2006.18.1.51.1 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wali in his honai in Lokoparek; putting feathers into his hair net
Documentary
New Guinea