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Wereklowé puts a shell in the fork of a tree
Wereklowé puts a shell in the fork of a tree
Object Number 2006.12.1.37.37
Display Title Wereklowé puts a shell in the fork of a tree
Descriptions
Object Description Michael Rockefeller negatives; Abukulmo; Plus X; 80 ASA; 37 negatives
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 5/18/1961-5/19/1961
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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