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Warriors sprinting to the battle front with long spears in hand
Warriors sprinting to the battle front with long spears in hand
Object Number 2006.12.1.16.8
Display Title Warriors sprinting to the battle front with long spears in hand
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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