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Structure on stilts over the water, possibly a pile dwelling
Structure on stilts over the water, possibly a pile dwelling
Object Number 2004.29.22411
Display Title Structure on stilts over the water, possibly a pile dwelling
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Guinea (Dutch) / Geelvink Bay / Geelvink Bay / Gift of Dr. Thomas Barbour- 1906-7."
Department Photographic
Date 1906-1907
Culture
  • New Guinea
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Geelvink Bay
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 9.525 × 15.24 cm (3 3/4 × 6 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Donor Donated by Dr. Thomas Barbour

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