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Pig climbing out of mud hole. Behind, small striped shoat
Pig climbing out of mud hole. Behind, small striped shoat
Object Number 2006.17.1.170.29
Display Title Pig climbing out of mud hole. Behind, small striped shoat
Descriptions
Object Description Karl Heider negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; 36 negatives; Plus X
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 8/7/1963
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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