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Object Number 2004.29.22770
Display Title Group in front of chief's house
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Guinea (British) / Kalu / Kalo - / SE of Port Moresby" Printed on photograph: "Chiefs House Kalu New Guinea"
Department Photographic
Date 1855-1920
Culture
  • New Guinea
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / British New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Kalu
Dimensions Overall: 10.4775 × 14.605 cm (4 1/8 × 5 3/4 in.)

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