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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men and spears outlined against the dark eastern hills
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men and spears outlined against the dark eastern hills
Object Number 2006.18.1.22.14
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men and spears outlined against the dark eastern hills
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
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; 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; Uwar's shadow against the wall; a stone axe hanging against the wall of the honai
2006.18.1.23.26 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Uwar's shadow against the wall; a stone axe hanging against the wall of the honai
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; 2 men; late in the evening of the battle between the WW and Wittaia out on the end of the Warabara; they are silhouettes against the the sky
2006.18.1.23.3 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 men; late in the evening of the battle between the WW and Wittaia out on the end of the Warabara; they are silhouettes against the the sky
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Uwar's shadow against the wall; a stone axe hanging against the wall of the honai
2006.18.1.23.27 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Uwar's shadow against the wall; a stone axe hanging against the wall of the honai
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; 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; spearman with 2 spears
2006.18.1.7.31 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; spearman with 2 spears
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 men; late in the evening of the battle between the WW and Wittaia out on the end of the Warabara; they are silhouettes against the the sky
2006.18.1.23.4 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 men; late in the evening of the battle between the WW and Wittaia out on the end of the Warabara; they are silhouettes against the the sky
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; Teku pretending to spear someone
2006.18.1.22.35 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Teku pretending to spear someone
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; the Mapialma sien; against a very dark, western sky
2006.18.1.47.29 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; the Mapialma sien; against a very dark, western sky
Documentary
New Guinea