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Woman in a sili -- remnants of clay on her face and body
Woman in a sili -- remnants of clay on her face and body
Object Number 2006.12.1.4.8
Display Title Woman in a sili -- remnants of clay on her face and body
Descriptions
Object Description Michael Rockefeller negatives, New Guinea; Etai; Lokoparek; Plus X; 105 mm, 35 mm; 36 negatives
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 4/6/1961-4/7/1961
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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