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Object Number 2006.17.1.55.10
Display Title Weaklekek hangs pig upside down
Descriptions
Object Description Karl Heider negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; Homaklep; 12 negatives; Isopan ISS; 80 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 8/20/1961
Artist Karl G. Heider
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
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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Documentary
New Guinea
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New Guinea
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New Guinea
Weaklekek trying to kill pig
2006.17.1.63.7 Weaklekek trying to kill pig
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New Guinea
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Documentary
New Guinea