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Object Number
2004.29.22748.2
Display Title
Method of keeping victim overnight before feast
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations
Written on board: "New Guinea (British) / Papua / Collingwood Bay / Wanigela Village. / Method of keeping a victim over night before / cutting up for a cannibal feast. Wanigera / Stetson Fund. 1911. / Native life in Collingwood Bay. Papua, British New Guinea"
Department
Photographic
Date
1885-1911
Culture
- New Guinea
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
British New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms
Wanigela (Wanigera), Collingwood Bay
Dimensions
Overall: 13.97 × 9.525 cm (5 1/2 × 3 3/4 in.)
Historical Language
Museum staff recognize the offensive nature of the term “cannibal” in describing the photographed individuals and activities. The term is listed here as it is part of the original documentation of past collecting practices and past methods of analysis.
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004.29.22748.3 | Widower in full mourning |
British New Guinea
| ||
| 2004.29.22748.1 | Widow in full mourning |
British New Guinea
| ||
| 2004.29.23139 | Man husking a coconut |
British New Guinea
| ||
| 2004.29.23148 | Customary present to one who has given valuable aid |
British New Guinea
| ||
| 2004.29.23146 | Men meeting for a hunt |
British New Guinea
| ||
| 2004.29.23145 | Man washing sago starch out of the pounded pith- Wanigera |
British New Guinea
| ||
| 2004.29.23136 | Wanigera dance |
British New Guinea
| ||
| 2004.29.23151 | Present of food to bridegroom's family on wedding day |
British New Guinea
| ||
| 2004.29.23163 | Lacing sections of a big net together |
British New Guinea
| ||
| 2004.29.23147 | Man holding muzzled dog |
British New Guinea
| ||
| 2004.29.22735 | Feast |
British New Guinea
| ||
| 2004.29.23128 | Man drinking from a coconut |
British New Guinea
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