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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; man dancing with spear in his hand; shouting at the enemy on the Warabara
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; man dancing with spear in his hand; shouting at the enemy on the Warabara
Object Number 2006.18.1.47.2
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; man dancing with spear in his hand; shouting at the enemy on the Warabara
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; Abulapak interiors; 35 black-and-white negatives; Tri X; 800 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 8/14/1961
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; man dancing with spear in his hand; shouting at the enemy on the Warabara
2006.18.1.47.3 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; man dancing with spear in his hand; shouting at the enemy on the Warabara
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; warrior on the end of Warabara; shouting at the enemy
2006.18.1.47.1 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; warrior on the end of Warabara; shouting at the enemy
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; several warriors shouting at the enemy
2006.18.1.47.4 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; several warriors shouting at the enemy
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; several warriors shouting and pointing at the enemy
2006.18.1.47.7 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; several warriors shouting and pointing at the enemy
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man shouting towards the enemy
2006.18.1.47.18 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man shouting towards the enemy
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; the middle of the Warabara on the highest knoll; 3 men stay; still shouting insults at the enemy
2006.18.1.23.9 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; the middle of the Warabara on the highest knoll; 3 men stay; still shouting insults at the enemy
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man shouts toward the enemy; raises his right hand
2006.18.1.47.10 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man shouts toward the enemy; raises his right hand
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a warrior propped up between his 2 spears; looks attentively toward the enemy
2006.18.1.47.14 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a warrior propped up between his 2 spears; looks attentively toward the enemy
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; man running down towards the enemy on Warabara
2006.18.1.47.23 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; man running down towards the enemy on Warabara
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; several warriors shouting and pointing at the enemy
2006.18.1.47.8 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; several warriors shouting and pointing at the enemy
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men dancing on the end of the Warabara; about 4 men holding onto their spears
2006.18.1.47.15 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men dancing on the end of the Warabara; about 4 men holding onto their spears
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man shouts toward the enemy; raises his right hand
2006.18.1.47.11 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a man shouts toward the enemy; raises his right hand
Documentary
New Guinea