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Boys bringing wood to heat the stones for the hakse
Boys bringing wood to heat the stones for the hakse
Object Number 2006.12.1.63.19
Display Title Boys bringing wood to heat the stones for the hakse
Descriptions
Object Description Michael Rockefeller negatives; Weake funeral #6; Tri X; 36 negatives
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 6/11/1961
Artist Michael Clark Rockefeller
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Materials Negative, 35mm
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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