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Object Number 2006.14.1.30.17
Display Title Woluklek with his bow and arrows
Descriptions
Object Description Peter Matthiessen still photographs, New Guinea; Weem #3 Wittaia shots; 36 black-and-white 35mm Plus X negatives; 80 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 8/2/1961
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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Woluklek with his bow and arrows
2006.14.1.30.18 Woluklek with his bow and arrows
Documentary
New Guinea
Nilik with his bow and arrows
2006.14.1.31.9 Nilik with his bow and arrows
Documentary
New Guinea
Woluklek and other men dancing Etai
2006.14.1.27.8 Woluklek and other men dancing Etai
Documentary
New Guinea
Woluklek running with men in an Etai
2006.14.1.27.11 Woluklek running with men in an Etai
Documentary
New Guinea
Polik yells at his men
2006.14.1.32.11 Polik yells at his men
Documentary
New Guinea
Boy having arrow taken out of his forearm
2006.14.1.2.9 Boy having arrow taken out of his forearm
Documentary
New Guinea
Boy having arrow taken out of his forearm
2006.14.1.2.10 Boy having arrow taken out of his forearm
Documentary
New Guinea
Warrior waiting for action
2006.14.1.30.25 Warrior waiting for action
Documentary
New Guinea
Boy shoots arrow at enemy
2006.14.1.30.4 Boy shoots arrow at enemy
Documentary
New Guinea
Polik watching his men
2006.14.1.32.9 Polik watching his men
Documentary
New Guinea
Polik standing amidst his warriors
2006.14.1.32.19 Polik standing amidst his warriors
Documentary
New Guinea
Wereklowé with his spear
2006.14.1.32.21 Wereklowé with his spear
Documentary
New Guinea