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Tuessiké sitting in honai the day after he was wounded in the salek, his belly wounds are visible
Tuessiké sitting in honai the day after he was wounded in the salek, his belly wounds are visible
Object Number 2006.16.1.8.5
Display Title Tuessiké sitting in honai the day after he was wounded in the salek, his belly wounds are visible
Descriptions
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 1961
Culture
  • Dani
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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