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Man wearing war plumes ornamented with shells
Man wearing war plumes ornamented with shells
Object Number 2004.29.23123
Display Title Man wearing war plumes ornamented with shells
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Guinea (British) / Collingwood Bay / Papua / War plumes. The shell ornaments on temples / represent the eyes of a deceased foe. Wanigela. / Native life in Collingwood Bay. British Papua, British New Guinea. / June 3, 1911. Stetson Fund."
Department Photographic
Date 1885-1911
Culture
  • New Guinea
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / British New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Collingwood Bay
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.24 × 10.795 cm (6 × 4 1/4 in.)

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