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Eleven Aboriginal men and women standing, some men carry spears and stand in fighting poses
Eleven Aboriginal men and women standing, some men carry spears and stand in fighting poses
Object Number 2004.29.21790
Display Title Eleven Aboriginal men and women standing, some men carry spears and stand in fighting poses
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Australia. Phot von G. Reimer, Marine-Zahlmeister; Verlag von J. F. Stiehm Berlin 1878; Reise S.M.S. "Hertha" nach Ost-Asien und den Südsee-Inseln; 340. Australien, King Georges Sound. Feuertanz der Eingebornen. From Museum Comparative Zoology, 1913. (Translation: Photo by G. Reimer, Navy Paymaster. Published by J.F. Stiehm, Berlin 1878; Travel S.M.S. "Hertha" to East Asia and the South Sea Islands; Australia, King George Sound. Fire Dance of the Aboriginals)
Department Photographic
Artist Gustav Adolf Riemer
Culture
  • Aborigine
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.6 × 8.8 cm (6 1/8 × 3 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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