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Woman mourning and 2 little girls sitting near her; a woman's face in the doorway of the hunu
Woman mourning and 2 little girls sitting near her; a woman's face in the doorway of the hunu
Object Number 2006.12.1.78.7
Display Title Woman mourning and 2 little girls sitting near her; a woman's face in the doorway of the hunu
Descriptions
Object Description Michael Rockefeller negatives; valley filled with clouds; Tri X; 400 ASA; 35 negatives
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 7/27/1961-7/28/1961
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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