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Object Number 2006.14.1.56.6
Display Title Husuk knitting a Nyeraken aré
Descriptions
Object Description Peter Matthiessen still photographs, New Guinea; Wakun? #1; 12 black-and-white Plus X Rollei negatives
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 7/6/1961
Artist Peter Matthiessen
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 Peter Matthiessen
Provenance
Collector Peter Matthiessen (1961 - 5/10/06)
Donor Peter Matthiessen (1961 - 5/10/06)

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