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Eak is put on the funeral pyre by Tuessiké and others
Media Restricted
Object Number 2006.17.1.19.3
Display Title Eak is put on the funeral pyre by Tuessiké and others
Descriptions
Object Description Karl Heider negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; Eak Wakun #5; 12 negatives; Plus X
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 7/1/1961
Artist Karl G. Heider
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 5.715 x 5.715 cm (2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Karl G. Heider
Provenance
Donor Karl G. Heider

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