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Hela, a domestic mallow whose leaves are steamed and eaten
Hela, a domestic mallow whose leaves are steamed and eaten
Object Number 2006.17.1.199.10
Display Title Hela, a domestic mallow whose leaves are steamed and eaten
Descriptions
Object Description Karl Heider negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; Rollei black & white film, 12 negatives
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 3/30/1931-10/6/1963
Artist Karl G. Heider
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Materials Negative, Rollei 120
Dimensions Overall: 5.715 x 5.715 cm (2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Karl G. Heider
Provenance
Donor Karl G. Heider

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Front fence of Wupakaima
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Front fence of Wupakaima
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Heider yard, Wupakaima
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