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A man standing, wearing a necklace made of some kind of teeth
A man standing, wearing a necklace made of some kind of teeth
Object Number 2006.16.1.6.26
Display Title A man standing, wearing a necklace made of some kind of teeth
Descriptions
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
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 Robert Gardner
Provenance
Donor Robert G. Gardner

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