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Tukom ducking an arrow as it comes towards him
Tukom ducking an arrow as it comes towards him
Object Number 2006.16.1.14.29
Display Title Tukom ducking an arrow as it comes towards him
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 Negative, 35mm
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Robert Gardner
Provenance
Donor Robert G. Gardner

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