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Portrait of Elaborok smilling at the camera from behind spears
Portrait of Elaborok smilling at the camera from behind spears
Object Number 2006.12.1.19.7
Display Title Portrait of Elaborok smilling at the camera from behind spears
Descriptions
Object Description Michael Rockefeller negatives; Weem; Plus X; 160 ASA; 33 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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2006.12.1.19.19 Men standing in front of a pile of spears
Documentary
New Guinea
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2006.12.1.19.18 A large group of men standing on top of a hill, spears all around
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Large group of men seated with spears all around
2006.12.1.19.20 Large group of men seated with spears all around
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Documentary
New Guinea