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People around platform with carved columns
People around platform with carved columns
Object Number 2004.29.22775
Display Title People around platform with carved columns
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Guinea / British / Kapakapa" Printed on photograph: "Village platform. Kapakapa New Guinea"
Department Photographic
Date 1855-1920
Culture
  • New Guinea
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Gabagaba
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 9.8425 × 14.2875 cm (3 7/8 × 5 5/8 in.)

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