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Male warrior in front of building
Object Number 39-22-70/10859.1.88
Display Title Male warrior in front of building
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Melanesia / Sepik River Region - Mandata Territory, New Guinea / 39-22 / (right) Warrior. / Abortumbungi"
Department Photographic
Date 1885-1939
Artist Mr. William A. Robinson
Culture
  • Sepik
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / Sepik
Additional Geographic Terms Mandate Territory
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 13.97 × 9.2075 cm (5 1/2 × 3 5/8 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Mr. William A. Robinson

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