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Tekman biok makes first cut into scrotum w bamboo knife.
Tekman biok makes first cut into scrotum w bamboo knife.
Object Number 2006.17.1.159.8
Display Title Tekman biok makes first cut into scrotum w bamboo knife.
Descriptions
Object Description Karl Heider negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; 36 negatives; Plus X
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 7/6/1963
Artist Karl G. Heider
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Materials Negative, black and white
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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