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Object Number 2006.17.1.111.11
Display Title Singeing a pig
Descriptions
Object Description Karl Heider negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; 36 negatives; Plus X
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 1/17/1962
Artist Karl G. Heider
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Karl G. Heider
Provenance
Donor Karl G. Heider

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Documentary
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Documentary
New Guinea
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Documentary
New Guinea
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Documentary
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Butchering pig
2006.17.1.111.24 Butchering pig
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Butchering pig
2006.17.1.111.30 Butchering pig
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New Guinea
Butchering pig
2006.17.1.111.29 Butchering pig
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New Guinea
Butchering pig
2006.17.1.111.28 Butchering pig
Documentary
New Guinea