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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Haliole and one of his children
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Haliole and one of his children
Object Number 2006.18.1.42.7
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Haliole and one of his children
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; Etai; salt wells; 35 black-and-white negatives; Plus X; 80 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 8/27/1961- 8/29/1961
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; Haliole and one of his children
2006.18.1.42.8 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Haliole and one of his children
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; three men dancing; one man singing; holding his high up with a spear
2006.18.1.42.12 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; three men dancing; one man singing; holding his high up with a spear
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Children on the Anelerak for an Etai; one of the boys in the group has a small bug; he holds it in the air
2006.18.1.42.1 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Children on the Anelerak for an Etai; one of the boys in the group has a small bug; he holds it in the air
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Kusa, who has been working in the field, stands on his foot holding a large digging stick in his hand
2006.18.1.14.27 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Kusa, who has been working in the field, stands on his foot holding a large digging stick in his hand
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tukom throws his spear; Hele about to throw his
2006.18.1.13.9 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tukom throws his spear; Hele about to throw his
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Haliole and little boy coming along very muddy path near Apulek
2006.18.1.37.8 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Haliole and little boy coming along very muddy path near Apulek
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Eterhebelek models his mikak under his chin; the mikak was given to him by the expedition as an offering for his son's death
2006.18.1.24.30 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Eterhebelek models his mikak under his chin; the mikak was given to him by the expedition as an offering for his son's death
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; early morning; a man walking along a trail somewhere near the salt wells at the entrance to the salt well; carrying things there which he will prepare
2006.18.1.39.27 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; early morning; a man walking along a trail somewhere near the salt wells at the entrance to the salt well; carrying things there which he will prepare
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Okal; portrait with just feathery weeds hanging from his hair head and shoulders
2006.18.1.41.5 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Okal; portrait with just feathery weeds hanging from his hair head and shoulders
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 3 men singing Etai very lustiliy
2006.18.1.42.26 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 3 men singing Etai very lustiliy
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; group of men in the pre-Etai stage
2006.18.1.42.28 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; group of men in the pre-Etai stage
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men running on their way to the Liberek- dancing for an Etai
2006.18.1.42.14 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men running on their way to the Liberek- dancing for an Etai
Documentary
New Guinea