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Object Number 2004.29.10329
Display Title Waiwai Chief
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Ogilvie 1910 / (Cariban South B. Guiana) / Wywai Chief (See feathers in left arm)
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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Chief in full dress
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Chief "Kiwinik" in full dress, profile
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Chief "Kiwinik" showing queue ornament
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Maid-sister of Chief "Kiwinik"
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Portrait
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