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Walimo with his steel axe, sitting with another boy
Walimo with his steel axe, sitting with another boy
Object Number 2006.12.1.2.10
Display Title Walimo with his steel axe, sitting with another boy
Descriptions
Object Description Michael Rockefeller negatives, New Guinea; Willi. - Walla.; Plus X; Etai; 35 negatives
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 4/4/1961
Artist Michael Clark Rockefeller
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 Family of Michael C. Rockefeller
Provenance
Donor Mary R. Morgan

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