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Wereklowé holds his new mikak (shell neck band)
Wereklowé holds his new mikak (shell neck band)
Object Number 2006.12.1.35.23
Display Title Wereklowé holds his new mikak (shell neck band)
Descriptions
Object Description Michael Rockefeller negatives; mikak; Plus X; 80 ASA; 37 negatives
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 5/16/1961-5/17/1961
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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