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Object Number 2006.17.1.153.15
Display Title Girl holds Wamasue, who wears bark cloth 'diaper' (tani)
Descriptions
Object Description Karl Heider negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; 34 negatives; Plus X
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 4/28/1963
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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