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Loliluk's wife climbs onto the tripod
Loliluk's wife climbs onto the tripod
Object Number 2006.16.1.12.30
Display Title Loliluk's wife climbs onto the tripod
Descriptions
Object Description Robert Gardner negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; curing ceremony; Loliluk's wife; 33 negatives; Tri X
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 6/29/1961
Artist Robert G. Gardner
Culture
  • Dani
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Materials Photograph
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Robert Gardner
Provenance
Donor Robert G. Gardner

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