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Eight "Native Warriors" photographed in bush carrying either spears, shields, or swords. Man in center wears a chest plate: "King Charlie M.R."
Eight "Native Warriors" photographed in bush carrying either spears, shields, or swords. Man in center wears a chest plate: "King Charlie M.R."
Object Number 2004.29.21748
Display Title Eight "Native Warriors" photographed in bush carrying either spears, shields, or swords. Man in center wears a chest plate: "King Charlie M.R."
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Australia, Queensland; "Native Warriors N.Q." Cairns rainforest pygmoids (JBB)
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Aborigine
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia / Queensland
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 19.9 × 16 cm (7 13/16 × 6 5/16 in.)

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