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Object Number 2006.12.1.12.29
Display Title Distant view of Wittaia on the Warabara
Descriptions
Object Description Michael Rockefeller negatives; Weem; Plus X; 160 ASA; 36 negatives
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 4/15/1961
Artist Michael Clark Rockefeller
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
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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Distant view of action on the ridge of the Warabara
2006.12.1.43.19 Distant view of action on the ridge of the Warabara
Documentary
New Guinea
Wittaia warriors attack Willihiman-Wallalua warriors on top of the Warabara
2006.12.1.44.1 Wittaia warriors attack Willihiman-Wallalua warriors on top of the Warabara
Documentary
New Guinea
Fighting between WW and Wittaia in the area near the brook running between the Siobara and the Warabara
2006.12.1.95.1 Fighting between WW and Wittaia in the area near the brook running between the Siobara and the Warabara
Documentary
Papua New Guinea
The Siobara and the Warabara and men watching the battle down below; Wittaia in the distance
2006.12.1.83.30 The Siobara and the Warabara and men watching the battle down below; Wittaia in the distance
Documentary
New Guinea
WW foreground; Wittaia background; battle out in the field between the Warabara and the Siobara
2006.12.1.84.6 WW foreground; Wittaia background; battle out in the field between the Warabara and the Siobara
Documentary
New Guinea
Distant view of Willihiman-Wallalua warriors out at the front lines with their spears, Wittaia beyond them; man in foreground holding multiple spears
2006.12.1.12.36 Distant view of Willihiman-Wallalua warriors out at the front lines with their spears, Wittaia beyond them; man in foreground holding multiple spears
Documentary
New Guinea
Distant view of action on the Warabara, seen through tall grass
2006.12.1.19.22 Distant view of action on the Warabara, seen through tall grass
Documentary
New Guinea
Between the Warabara and the Siobara; WW foreground; Wittaia background
2006.12.1.82.9 Between the Warabara and the Siobara; WW foreground; Wittaia background
Documentary
New Guinea
Between the Warabara and the Siobara; WW foreground; Wittaia background
2006.12.1.82.12 Between the Warabara and the Siobara; WW foreground; Wittaia background
Documentary
New Guinea
Wittaia warriors hidden among the long grass and plants of the Warabara
2006.12.1.12.34 Wittaia warriors hidden among the long grass and plants of the Warabara
Documentary
New Guinea
Wittaia warriors on the Warabara in the distance; Willihiman-Wallalua warriors on the Tokolik in the foreground
2006.12.1.18.15 Wittaia warriors on the Warabara in the distance; Willihiman-Wallalua warriors on the Tokolik in the foreground
Documentary
New Guinea
Wittaia returning home along the Warabara
2006.12.1.23.9 Wittaia returning home along the Warabara
Documentary
New Guinea