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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; children climbing on the entryway to Wuperainma I; woman in the sili beyond
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; children climbing on the entryway to Wuperainma I; woman in the sili beyond
Object Number 2006.18.1.30.9
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; children climbing on the entryway to Wuperainma I; woman in the sili beyond
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; general of Wuperainma; 31 black-and-white negatives; Plus X; 80 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 8/21/1961
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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PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman leaving a sili; Wuperainma I
2006.18.1.30.13 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman leaving a sili; Wuperainma I
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wuperainma I sili; a man near the honai is using a stick
2006.18.1.13.25 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wuperainma I sili; a man near the honai is using a stick
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Namelike and 2 little boys just outside of the sili in Wuperainma
2006.18.1.29.5 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Namelike and 2 little boys just outside of the sili in Wuperainma
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Natorek walks in the sili of Wuperainma
2006.18.1.13.22 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Natorek walks in the sili of Wuperainma
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Natorek running down the sili towards the hunu of Wuperainma
2006.18.1.13.24 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Natorek running down the sili towards the hunu of Wuperainma
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Uwar oustide sili of Wuperainma and Natorek just inside the doorway
2006.18.1.13.23 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Uwar oustide sili of Wuperainma and Natorek just inside the doorway
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a wet sili; Wuperainma; pig running in it
2006.18.1.13.21 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a wet sili; Wuperainma; pig running in it
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Children in hunu at Wuperainma I
2006.18.1.54.25 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Children in hunu at Wuperainma I
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; tilting shot into Wuperainma I; women with their sus
2006.18.1.30.10 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; tilting shot into Wuperainma I; women with their sus
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wali walking outside of Wuperainma I
2006.18.1.30.27 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wali walking outside of Wuperainma I
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Namelike and 2 little boys just outside of the sili in Wuperainma
2006.18.1.29.6 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Namelike and 2 little boys just outside of the sili in Wuperainma
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; tilting shot into Wuperainma I; women with their sus
2006.18.1.30.11 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; tilting shot into Wuperainma I; women with their sus
Documentary
New Guinea