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the haksé is being opened in the back sili; the sweet potatoes being brought out
the haksé is being opened in the back sili; the sweet potatoes being brought out
Object Number 2006.15.1.34.5
Display Title the haksé is being opened in the back sili; the sweet potatoes being brought out
Descriptions
Object Description Jan Broekhuijse negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; Wam Kaneke #2; 36 negatives; Tri X
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 6/10/1961
Artist Jan Broekhuyse
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Materials Negative, 35mm
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Jan Broekhuijse
Provenance
Donor Jan Broekhuyse

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the haksé is being opened in the back sili; the sweet potatoes being brought out
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Documentary
New Guinea
potatoes being put down inside the haksé
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2006.15.1.33.15 Pig being rounded up to be brought to be killed
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hands in the haksé digging out the hot potatoes
2006.15.1.37.16 hands in the haksé digging out the hot potatoes
Documentary
New Guinea
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Documentary
New Guinea
Men working in hakse; taking out some potatoes
2006.12.1.64.8 Men working in hakse; taking out some potatoes
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Wounded men being brought back to the Liberek (clearing used for celebratory dances)
2006.15.1.2.28 Wounded men being brought back to the Liberek (clearing used for celebratory dances)
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large pig being carried to in front of the honai where is laid out and butchered
2006.15.1.33.25 large pig being carried to in front of the honai where is laid out and butchered
Documentary
New Guinea
potatoes being put down inside the haksé
2006.15.1.37.26 potatoes being put down inside the haksé
Documentary
New Guinea
Haksé being made
2006.14.1.21.19 Haksé being made
Documentary
New Guinea
the haksé being built
2006.14.1.21.5 the haksé being built
Documentary
New Guinea
The haksé is being prepared and the bundles are going to be put in
2006.15.1.26.3 The haksé is being prepared and the bundles are going to be put in
Documentary
New Guinea