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Object Number 2006.12.1.23.6
Display Title Willihiman-Wallalua warriors watch the Wittaia from a distance at the end of a war
Descriptions
Object Description Michael Rockefeller negatives; Weem and Husuk; Tri X; 35.5 negatives
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 4/15/1961 - 4/20/1961
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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Willihiman-Wallalua warriors watch the Wittaia from a distance at the end of a war
2006.12.1.23.8 Willihiman-Wallalua warriors watch the Wittaia from a distance at the end of a war
Documentary
New Guinea
Willihiman-Wallalua warriors watch the Wittaia from trees at the end of a war
2006.12.1.23.7 Willihiman-Wallalua warriors watch the Wittaia from trees at the end of a war
Documentary
New Guinea
Willihiman-Wallalua man dancing, Wittaia seen in the distance
2006.12.1.23.3 Willihiman-Wallalua man dancing, Wittaia seen in the distance
Documentary
New Guinea
Wittaia warriors on the Warabara in the distance; Willihiman-Wallalua warriors on the Tokolik in the foreground
2006.12.1.18.15 Wittaia warriors on the Warabara in the distance; Willihiman-Wallalua warriors on the Tokolik in the foreground
Documentary
New Guinea
Distant view of the Wittaia and Willihiman-Wallalua warriors on the battlefield
2006.12.1.22.2 Distant view of the Wittaia and Willihiman-Wallalua warriors on the battlefield
Documentary
New Guinea
Willihiman-Wallalua warrior standing alone, Wittaia seen in the distance
2006.12.1.23.5 Willihiman-Wallalua warrior standing alone, Wittaia seen in the distance
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
Wittaia warriors attack Willihiman-Wallalua warriors on top of the Warabara
2006.12.1.44.1 Wittaia warriors attack Willihiman-Wallalua warriors on top of the Warabara
Documentary
New Guinea
Willihiman-Wallalua man dancing, Wittaia seen in the distance
2006.12.1.23.4 Willihiman-Wallalua man dancing, Wittaia seen in the distance
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
Action between the opposing Willihiman-Wallalua warriors and Wittaia warriors
2006.12.1.22.3 Action between the opposing Willihiman-Wallalua warriors and Wittaia warriors
Documentary
New Guinea
Willihiman-Wallalua warriors in action on the Tokolik, Wittaia warriors visible beyond them
2006.12.1.16.34 Willihiman-Wallalua warriors in action on the Tokolik, Wittaia warriors visible beyond them
Documentary
New Guinea