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Over the heads of men as they mourn towards the pia; a man has a pig on his shoulder in the frgd
Over the heads of men as they mourn towards the pia; a man has a pig on his shoulder in the frgd
Object Number 2006.16.1.16.23
Display Title Over the heads of men as they mourn towards the pia; a man has a pig on his shoulder in the frgd
Descriptions
Object Description Robert Gardner negative taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; Wakun #1; Plus X; women ms; wailing as Yonokma burns
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 7/6/1961
Artist Robert G. Gardner
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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