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A detail of the very large stone (holy) with fur pieces attached to the middle section
A detail of the very large stone (holy) with fur pieces attached to the middle section
Object Number 2006.15.1.7.23
Display Title A detail of the very large stone (holy) with fur pieces attached to the middle section
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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A man holding a very large su
2006.15.1.7.16 A man holding a very large su
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In back of Wereklowé's sili; man withdraws the holy stones
2006.15.1.33.7 In back of Wereklowé's sili; man withdraws the holy stones
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Man sets the holy stones down in front of himself and the other men
2006.15.1.33.9 Man sets the holy stones down in front of himself and the other men
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New Guinea
The holy stone being unwrapped to be cleaned by Wali
2006.15.1.27.20 The holy stone being unwrapped to be cleaned by Wali
Documentary
New Guinea
Back of honai; some meat has been brought with which the holy stones will be cleaned
2006.15.1.24.19 Back of honai; some meat has been brought with which the holy stones will be cleaned
Documentary
New Guinea
Meat on a banana leaf in back of the honai near the hakok or cupboard where the holy stones are kept
2006.15.1.24.20 Meat on a banana leaf in back of the honai near the hakok or cupboard where the holy stones are kept
Documentary
New Guinea
Detail of hot stones being put into the haksé
2006.15.1.8.24 Detail of hot stones being put into the haksé
Documentary
New Guinea
Detail of stones heating up on a fire
2006.15.1.8.5 Detail of stones heating up on a fire
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New Guinea
Detail of two men greeting each other at the funeral
2006.15.1.7.3 Detail of two men greeting each other at the funeral
Documentary
New Guinea
Detail of hot stones lining the pit of the haksé
2006.15.1.8.27 Detail of hot stones lining the pit of the haksé
Documentary
New Guinea
Detail of Ekiarotmilek in the decorated pia; men in the background
2006.15.1.8.28 Detail of Ekiarotmilek in the decorated pia; men in the background
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Detail of one of the male mourners
2006.15.1.7.1 Detail of one of the male mourners
Documentary
New Guinea