Weaklekek comes back from the fight

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Object Number 2006.14.1.31.14

Display Title Weaklekek comes back from the fight

Descriptions

Object Description Peter Matthiessen still photographs, New Guinea; Weem #1; 35 black-and-white 35mm Plus X negatives; 80 ASA

Classification

Documentary

Department Photographic

Date 8/6/1961

Artist Peter Matthiessen

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / New Guinea

Materials Negative, black and white

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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