Skip to main content
Nilik distributing a corwie shell
Nilik distributing a corwie shell
Object Number 2006.15.1.9.3
Display Title Nilik distributing a corwie shell
Descriptions
Object Description Jan Broekhuijse negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; funeral; 34 negatives; Plus X; 80 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 4/27/1961
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

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Nilik distributing a cowrie shell
2006.15.1.9.4 Nilik distributing a cowrie shell
Documentary
New Guinea
A man distributing pig meat to the women's group
2006.15.1.7.25 A man distributing pig meat to the women's group
Documentary
New Guinea
Nilik in seed head dress
2006.15.1.16.12 Nilik in seed head dress
Documentary
New Guinea
Cowrie bands of nyeraken aré being laid out on banana leaves
2006.15.1.7.28 Cowrie bands of nyeraken aré being laid out on banana leaves
Documentary
New Guinea
Nilik, Milika and others watching what is happening during the war.
2006.15.1.42.14 Nilik, Milika and others watching what is happening during the war.
Documentary
New Guinea
Nilik shouts to his men to come back
2006.15.1.42.8 Nilik shouts to his men to come back
Documentary
New Guinea
Cowrie shells being rolled up
2006.15.1.9.2 Cowrie shells being rolled up
Documentary
New Guinea
argument over who owned one of the cowrie shells
2006.15.1.9.5 argument over who owned one of the cowrie shells
Documentary
New Guinea
Ekiarotmilek in the pia after the cowrie bands have been removed
2006.15.1.7.34 Ekiarotmilek in the pia after the cowrie bands have been removed
Documentary
New Guinea
a woman has recieved one of the cowrie strings
2006.15.1.9.7 a woman has recieved one of the cowrie strings
Documentary
New Guinea
Men bringing the cowrie strings to place around the corpse
2006.15.1.10.27 Men bringing the cowrie strings to place around the corpse
Documentary
New Guinea
Men bearing cowrie stings to place around the corpse
2006.15.1.10.31 Men bearing cowrie stings to place around the corpse
Documentary
New Guinea