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A woman knitting in hunu, string in her mouth
A woman knitting in hunu, string in her mouth
Object Number 2006.12.1.109.29
Display Title A woman knitting in hunu, string in her mouth
Descriptions
Object Description Michael Rockefeller negatives; Lokoparek honai; Tri X; 400 ASA; 31 negatives
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 8/24/1961-8/26/1961
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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