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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; portrait of Wali; mikak and mud on beard; white kara kara
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; portrait of Wali; mikak and mud on beard; white kara kara
Object Number 2006.18.1.39.23
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; portrait of Wali; mikak and mud on beard; white kara kara
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; Etai #1; 35 black-and-white negatives; Plus X; 80 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 8/27/1961
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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