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Object Number 2004.29.10328
Display Title Three wives of Waiwai Chief
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Ogilvie 1910 / (Cariban South B. Guiana) / 3 Wives of Wywai Chief
Department Photographic
Date 1910
Artist Rev. John W. Ogilvie
Culture
  • Waiwai
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Guyana
Dimensions Overall: 10.795 × 8.255 cm (4 1/4 × 3 1/4 in.)

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