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Weaklekek reaches for his mikak to put on; Yai-i sitting on the other side of the fire
Weaklekek reaches for his mikak to put on; Yai-i sitting on the other side of the fire
Object Number 2006.15.1.23.6
Display Title Weaklekek reaches for his mikak to put on; Yai-i sitting on the other side of the fire
Descriptions
Object Description Jan Broekhuijse negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; honai; 36 negatives; Tri X
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 6/29/1961
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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Weaklekek reaches for his mikak to put on; Yai-i sitting on the other side of the fire
2006.15.1.23.5 Weaklekek reaches for his mikak to put on; Yai-i sitting on the other side of the fire
Documentary
New Guinea
Weaklekek reaches for his mikak to put on; Yai-i sitting on the other side of the fire
2006.15.1.23.4 Weaklekek reaches for his mikak to put on; Yai-i sitting on the other side of the fire
Documentary
New Guinea
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2006.15.1.23.13 In the honai on the floor; Weaklekek and Yai-i
Documentary
New Guinea
Weaklekek takes his mikak off
2006.15.1.23.9 Weaklekek takes his mikak off
Documentary
New Guinea
Man reaches for another stone
2006.15.1.33.10 Man reaches for another stone
Documentary
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2 men sit in honai; one reaches for a light for his cigarette
2006.12.1.112.21 2 men sit in honai; one reaches for a light for his cigarette
Documentary
New Guinea
Weaklekek making a cigarette near his fireplace in his honai
2006.15.1.23.1 Weaklekek making a cigarette near his fireplace in his honai
Documentary
New Guinea
Weaklekek making a cigarette near his fireplace in his honai
2006.15.1.23.2 Weaklekek making a cigarette near his fireplace in his honai
Documentary
New Guinea
Weaklekek making a cigarette near his fireplace in his honai, smoking
2006.15.1.23.3 Weaklekek making a cigarette near his fireplace in his honai, smoking
Documentary
New Guinea
2 men sit in honai; one reaches for a light for his cigarette
2006.12.1.112.23 2 men sit in honai; one reaches for a light for his cigarette
Documentary
New Guinea
2 men sit in honai; one reaches for a light for his cigarette
2006.12.1.112.22 2 men sit in honai; one reaches for a light for his cigarette
Documentary
New Guinea
weaklekek sits in his honai
2006.15.1.18.28 weaklekek sits in his honai
Documentary
New Guinea