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Large group of warriors with spears, preparing for battle; warriors moving up to join them
Large group of warriors with spears, preparing for battle; warriors moving up to join them
Object Number 2006.12.1.13.16
Display Title Large group of warriors with spears, preparing for battle; warriors moving up to join them
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
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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Distant shot of action on the Tokolik; large groups of warriors at the front, and warrios moving up from behind
2006.12.1.12.2 Distant shot of action on the Tokolik; large groups of warriors at the front, and warrios moving up from behind
Documentary
New Guinea
Warriors with spears on their way to a battle on the Tokolik
2006.12.1.13.22 Warriors with spears on their way to a battle on the Tokolik
Documentary
New Guinea
Action at the front between the Willihiman-Wallalua and the enemy Wittaia -- warriors with spears crouched in battle
2006.12.1.12.24 Action at the front between the Willihiman-Wallalua and the enemy Wittaia -- warriors with spears crouched in battle
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
Warriors moving up towards the front
2006.12.1.82.15 Warriors moving up towards the front
Documentary
New Guinea
A group of warriors on the Anelerak, waiting to join the war
2006.12.1.42.17 A group of warriors on the Anelerak, waiting to join the war
Documentary
New Guinea
Warriors sprinting to the battle front with long spears in hand
2006.12.1.16.8 Warriors sprinting to the battle front with long spears in hand
Documentary
New Guinea
Very large group of warriors waiting on the Tokolik, many spears among them; hills beyond
2006.12.1.16.7 Very large group of warriors waiting on the Tokolik, many spears among them; hills beyond
Documentary
New Guinea
Warriors with spears closer to the front lines, calling out at the enemy
2006.12.1.12.5 Warriors with spears closer to the front lines, calling out at the enemy
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; warriors racing up to join the battle on the Tokolik
2006.18.1.34.2 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; warriors racing up to join the battle on the Tokolik
Documentary
New Guinea
Seated warriors watching the battle from a rear position
2006.12.1.12.4 Seated warriors watching the battle from a rear position
Documentary
New Guinea
Warriors watch the battle with their weapons in hand; large groups of warriors and hills beyond
2006.12.1.16.9 Warriors watch the battle with their weapons in hand; large groups of warriors and hills beyond
Documentary
New Guinea