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Intense battle on the Tokolik -- Willihiman-Wallalua warriors in the foreground, Wittaia warriors in the middle ground; hills beyond
Intense battle on the Tokolik -- Willihiman-Wallalua warriors in the foreground, Wittaia warriors in the middle ground; hills beyond
Object Number 2006.12.1.17.9
Display Title Intense battle on the Tokolik -- Willihiman-Wallalua warriors in the foreground, Wittaia warriors in the middle ground; hills beyond
Descriptions
Object Description Michael Rockefeller negatives; Weem; Tri X; 32 negatives, 0-31
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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Intense battle on the Tokolik -- Willihiman-Wallalua warriors in the foreground, Wittaia warriors in the middle ground; hills beyond
2006.12.1.17.8 Intense battle on the Tokolik -- Willihiman-Wallalua warriors in the foreground, Wittaia warriors in the middle ground; hills beyond
Documentary
New Guinea
Intense battle on the Tokolik -- Willihiman-Wallalua warriors in the foreground, Wittaia warriors in the middle ground; hills beyond
2006.12.1.17.7 Intense battle on the Tokolik -- Willihiman-Wallalua warriors in the foreground, Wittaia warriors in the middle ground; hills beyond
Documentary
New Guinea
Willihiman-Wallalua warriors with long spears in foreground wait the battle to resume; Wittaia with many spears visible in middle ground; hills beyond
2006.12.1.16.24 Willihiman-Wallalua warriors with long spears in foreground wait the battle to resume; Wittaia with many spears visible in middle ground; hills beyond
Documentary
New Guinea
A large group of Willihiman-Wallalua warriors wait around a kaio for the battle to resume; Wittaia with many spears visible in middle ground; hills beyond
2006.12.1.16.21 A large group of Willihiman-Wallalua warriors wait around a kaio for the battle to resume; Wittaia with many spears visible in middle ground; hills beyond
Documentary
New Guinea
A large group of Willihiman-Wallalua warriors wait around a kaio for the battle to resume; Wittaia with many spears visible in middle ground; hills beyond
2006.12.1.16.23 A large group of Willihiman-Wallalua warriors wait around a kaio for the battle to resume; Wittaia with many spears visible in middle ground; hills beyond
Documentary
New Guinea
Willihiman-Wallalua warriors attack the Wittaia warriors, seen beyond in the middle ground
2006.12.1.17.15 Willihiman-Wallalua warriors attack the Wittaia warriors, seen beyond in the middle ground
Documentary
New Guinea
Willihiman-Wallalua warriors attack the Wittaia warriors, seen beyond in the middle ground
2006.12.1.17.10 Willihiman-Wallalua warriors attack the Wittaia warriors, seen beyond in the middle ground
Documentary
New Guinea
Willihiman-Wallalua warriors attack the Wittaia warriors, seen beyond in the middle ground
2006.12.1.17.16 Willihiman-Wallalua warriors attack the Wittaia warriors, seen beyond in the middle ground
Documentary
New Guinea
Willihiman-Wallalua warriors attack the Wittaia warriors, seen beyond in the middle ground
2006.12.1.17.12 Willihiman-Wallalua warriors attack the Wittaia warriors, seen beyond in the middle ground
Documentary
New Guinea
Willihiman-Wallalua warriors attack the Wittaia warriors, seen beyond in the middle ground; taken from behind trees
2006.12.1.17.14 Willihiman-Wallalua warriors attack the Wittaia warriors, seen beyond in the middle ground; taken from behind trees
Documentary
New Guinea
Willihiman-Wallalua warriors attack the Wittaia warriors, seen beyond in the middle ground
2006.12.1.17.17 Willihiman-Wallalua warriors attack the Wittaia warriors, seen beyond in the middle ground
Documentary
New Guinea
Willihiman-Wallalua warriors attack the Wittaia warriors, seen beyond in the middle ground
2006.12.1.17.18 Willihiman-Wallalua warriors attack the Wittaia warriors, seen beyond in the middle ground
Documentary
New Guinea