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Very large group of warriors waiting on the Tokolik, many spears among them; hills beyond
Very large group of warriors waiting on the Tokolik, many spears among them; hills beyond
Object Number 2006.12.1.16.7
Display Title Very large group of warriors waiting on the Tokolik, many spears among them; hills beyond
Descriptions
Object Description Michael Rockefeller negatives; Weem; Tri X; 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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Documentary
New Guinea
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Willihiman-Wallalua warriors with long spears in foreground wait the battle to resume; Wittaia with many spears visible in middle ground; hills beyond
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Warriors waiting with their spears by a pond; hills beyond
2006.12.1.16.29 Warriors waiting with their spears by a pond; hills beyond
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A group of warriors with their spears, waiting by the sien tree on the Tokolik
2006.12.1.22.15 A group of warriors with their spears, waiting by the sien tree on the Tokolik
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Warriors walking along the Tokolik with weapons in hand; hills beyond
2006.12.1.16.22 Warriors walking along the Tokolik with weapons in hand; hills beyond
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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
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New Guinea
Willihiman-Wallalua warrior leans on two spears while others are in action on the Tokolik, Wittaia warriors visible beyond them
2006.12.1.16.35 Willihiman-Wallalua warrior leans on two spears while others are in action on the Tokolik, Wittaia warriors visible beyond them
Documentary
New Guinea
A large group of Willihiman-Wallalua warriors wait for the battle to resume; hills beyond
2006.12.1.16.18 A large group of Willihiman-Wallalua warriors wait for the battle to resume; hills beyond
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A large line of warriors on the Tokolik; hills beyond
2006.12.1.17.26 A large line of warriors on the Tokolik; hills beyond
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