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Close shot of a woman mourner -- tear trails in the clay on her face
Close shot of a woman mourner -- tear trails in the clay on her face
Object Number 2006.15.1.8.7
Display Title Close shot of a woman mourner -- tear trails in the clay on her face
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, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Jan Broekhuijse
Provenance
Donor Jan Broekhuyse

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