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Object Number 2006.12.1.14.34
Display Title View of the battle frontier on the Willihiman-Wallalua side
Descriptions
Object Description Michael Rockefeller negatives; Weem; Plus X; 160 ASA; 34 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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View of the battle frontier on the Willihiman-Wallalua side
2006.12.1.14.33 View of the battle frontier on the Willihiman-Wallalua side
Documentary
New Guinea
Men gathered on the Tokolik just as a battle is beginning; kaio in center of frame, on the Willihiman-Wallalua side
2006.12.1.14.31 Men gathered on the Tokolik just as a battle is beginning; kaio in center of frame, on the Willihiman-Wallalua side
Documentary
New Guinea
Men gathered on the Tokolik just as a battle is beginning; kaio in center of frame, on the Willihiman-Wallalua side
2006.12.1.14.32 Men gathered on the Tokolik just as a battle is beginning; kaio in center of frame, on the Willihiman-Wallalua side
Documentary
New Guinea
The Wittaia (background) battle the Willihiman-Wallalua (foreground) -- man with two spears in his left hand and one in his right, poised to attack
2006.12.1.12.15 The Wittaia (background) battle the Willihiman-Wallalua (foreground) -- man with two spears in his left hand and one in his right, poised to attack
Documentary
New Guinea
Action at the front between the Willihiman-Wallalua and the enemy Wittaia -- warriors crouched in battle
2006.12.1.12.23 Action at the front between the Willihiman-Wallalua and the enemy Wittaia -- warriors crouched in battle
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
The Wittaia (background) battle the Willihiman-Wallalua (foreground)
2006.12.1.12.14 The Wittaia (background) battle the Willihiman-Wallalua (foreground)
Documentary
New Guinea
Wittiaia and Willihiman-Wallalua in battle
2006.12.1.12.20 Wittiaia and Willihiman-Wallalua in battle
Documentary
New Guinea
Willihiman-Wallalua warriors wait for a battle
2006.12.1.43.11 Willihiman-Wallalua warriors wait for a battle
Documentary
New Guinea
Willihiman-Wallalua warriors wait for a battle
2006.12.1.43.10 Willihiman-Wallalua warriors wait for a battle
Documentary
New Guinea
Willihiman-Wallalua warriors coming back from a battle
2006.12.1.43.35 Willihiman-Wallalua warriors coming back from a 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