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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; an old man; it is Yai-i; and Yege Abu; Yai-i is making; Yege Abu is simply lying down on the floor of the honai at Homaklep
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; an old man; it is Yai-i; and Yege Abu; Yai-i is making; Yege Abu is simply lying down on the floor of the honai at Homaklep
Object Number 2006.18.1.23.16
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; an old man; it is Yai-i; and Yege Abu; Yai-i is making; Yege Abu is simply lying down on the floor of the honai at Homaklep
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; Komaklep honai; 34 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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