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Object Number 2006.14.1.18.2
Display Title Tekman Biok incising Eken Buken
Descriptions
Object Description Peter Matthiessen still photographs, New Guinea; Weem; 26 black-and-white 35mm Plus X negatives
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 6/22/1961
Artist Peter Matthiessen
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 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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PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Tekman Biok begins operating on Eken Buken
2006.17.1.94.7 Tekman Biok begins operating on Eken Buken
Documentary
New Guinea
Eken Buken is held up
2006.14.1.9.36 Eken Buken is held up
Documentary
New Guinea
Tekman Biok
2006.14.1.3.14 Tekman Biok
Documentary
New Guinea
Eken Buken being helped
2006.14.1.18.4 Eken Buken being helped
Documentary
New Guinea
Eken Buken lifted to stretcher
2006.14.1.18.7 Eken Buken lifted to stretcher
Documentary
New Guinea
Eken Buken is tied to the stretcher
2006.14.1.18.8 Eken Buken is tied to the stretcher
Documentary
New Guinea
Eken Buken being carried off
2006.14.1.18.9 Eken Buken being carried off
Documentary
New Guinea
Incisions are made in Eken Buken's stomach
2006.14.1.18.1 Incisions are made in Eken Buken's stomach
Documentary
New Guinea
Eken Buken being helped
2006.14.1.9.27 Eken Buken being helped
Documentary
New Guinea
Aloro removing arrow from Eken Buken
2006.14.1.9.28 Aloro removing arrow from Eken Buken
Documentary
New Guinea
Eken Buken receives care
2006.14.1.9.29 Eken Buken receives care
Documentary
New Guinea
Eken Buken being helped
2006.14.1.9.30 Eken Buken being helped
Documentary
New Guinea