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Three Aboriginal men photographed in the bush holding spears and spear throwers; the man in center is painted with white ochre
Three Aboriginal men photographed in the bush holding spears and spear throwers; the man in center is painted with white ochre
Object Number 2004.29.21750
Display Title Three Aboriginal men photographed in the bush holding spears and spear throwers; the man in center is painted with white ochre
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Australia, Queensland; Division of Anthropology Harvard University
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Aborigine
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia / Queensland
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 20.5 × 15.5 cm (8 1/16 × 6 1/8 in.)

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