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The sus with yé stones (exchange stones) and kaneken (woven cowrie shell bands) on top of them
The sus with yé stones (exchange stones) and kaneken (woven cowrie shell bands) on top of them
Object Number 2006.15.1.7.15
Display Title The sus with yé stones (exchange stones) and kaneken (woven cowrie shell bands) on top of them
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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The sus with yé stones (exchange stones) and kaneken (woven cowrie shell bands) on top of them
2006.15.1.7.14 The sus with yé stones (exchange stones) and kaneken (woven cowrie shell bands) on top of them
Documentary
New Guinea
The sus are taken out from underneath the stones
2006.15.1.7.17 The sus are taken out from underneath the stones
Documentary
New Guinea
The sus are taken out from underneath the stones
2006.15.1.7.18 The sus are taken out from underneath the stones
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
Cowrie bands being distributed
2006.15.1.7.33 Cowrie bands being distributed
Documentary
New Guinea
Cowrie bands of nyeraken aré being laid out on banana leaves
2006.15.1.7.29 Cowrie bands of nyeraken aré being laid out on banana leaves
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
Cowrie bands of nyeraken aré being laid out on banana leaves
2006.15.1.7.31 Cowrie bands of nyeraken aré being laid out on banana leaves
Documentary
New Guinea
Cowrie bands of nyeraken aré being laid out on banana leaves
2006.15.1.7.30 Cowrie bands of nyeraken aré being laid out on banana leaves
Documentary
New Guinea
Cowrie bands being distributed
2006.15.1.7.32 Cowrie bands being distributed
Documentary
New Guinea
Women near the pia (chair) containing Ekiarotmilek, covered with woven cowrie shell strands
2006.15.1.6.2 Women near the pia (chair) containing Ekiarotmilek, covered with woven cowrie shell strands
Documentary
New Guinea
Preparing the haksé for the hot stones
2006.15.1.8.20 Preparing the haksé for the hot stones
Documentary
New Guinea