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Weaklekek tries to work pus out of his chronically infected left leg which has an arrow in it
Weaklekek tries to work pus out of his chronically infected left leg which has an arrow in it
Object Number 2006.16.1.9.34
Display Title Weaklekek tries to work pus out of his chronically infected left leg which has an arrow in it
Descriptions
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 6/5/1961
Artist Robert G. Gardner
Culture
  • Dani
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Materials Negative, 35mm
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)

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New Guinea
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Documentary
New Guinea
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Documentary
New Guinea
Weaklekek in his honai
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Documentary
New Guinea
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New Guinea
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Documentary
New Guinea
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Documentary
New Guinea
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