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Group of sIx men stand by a doorway-- four are fully clothed, one is shirtless showing tattoos, and one has his full torso (oiled) and legs (tattooed) exposed.
Group of sIx men stand by a doorway-- four are fully clothed, one is shirtless showing tattoos, and one has his full torso (oiled) and legs (tattooed) exposed.
Object Number 2004.29.21823
Display Title Group of sIx men stand by a doorway-- four are fully clothed, one is shirtless showing tattoos, and one has his full torso (oiled) and legs (tattooed) exposed.
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: (verso) Oceania
Department Photographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 20.2 × 15 cm (7 15/16 × 5 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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