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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men seated on rocks on the Warabara waiting for the war to develop
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men seated on rocks on the Warabara waiting for the war to develop
Object Number 2006.18.1.22.13
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men seated on rocks on the Warabara waiting for the war to develop
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; Weem; 35 black-and-white negatives; Agfa; 250 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 8/9/1961
Artist Dr. Samuel Putnam
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
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; a view along the Warabara; men seated on the rocks of the Warabara eastern ridge rising behind them
2006.18.1.22.1 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a view along the Warabara; men seated on the rocks of the Warabara eastern ridge rising behind them
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man sits with 2 spears waiting for the battle to develop
2006.18.1.7.9 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man sits with 2 spears waiting for the battle to develop
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 older warriors; grass on to protect themselves from the rain; waiting for the battle to develop
2006.18.1.7.16 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 older warriors; grass on to protect themselves from the rain; waiting for the battle to develop
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a view along the Warabara; men seated on the rocks of the Warabara eastern ridge rising behind them
2006.18.1.22.2 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a view along the Warabara; men seated on the rocks of the Warabara eastern ridge rising behind them
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men on the end of the Warabara watching the war; one of the men standing with a spear has shorts on; given to him by the missionary
2006.18.1.22.28 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men on the end of the Warabara watching the war; one of the men standing with a spear has shorts on; given to him by the missionary
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; several warriors standing on the Warabara waiting for the battle
2006.18.1.7.15 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; several warriors standing on the Warabara waiting for the battle
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea;  a man sits with 2 spears waiting for the battle to develop
2006.18.1.7.11 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man sits with 2 spears waiting for the battle to develop
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man sits with 2 spears waiting for the battle to develop
2006.18.1.7.10 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man sits with 2 spears waiting for the battle to develop
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man waits under a small shrub for the battle to develop
2006.18.1.7.14 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man waits under a small shrub for the battle to develop
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men running out along the lee of the Warabara to join battle
2006.18.1.22.26 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men running out along the lee of the Warabara to join battle
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Nilik standing on the end of the Warabara watching the battle
2006.18.1.22.3 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Nilik standing on the end of the Warabara watching the battle
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men watching the battle on the end of the Warabara
2006.18.1.22.4 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men watching the battle on the end of the Warabara
Documentary
New Guinea