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Studio portrait of man wearing beads, shells, feathers and large tortoise shell earrings
Studio portrait of man wearing beads, shells, feathers and large tortoise shell earrings
Object Number 2004.29.23344
Display Title Studio portrait of man wearing beads, shells, feathers and large tortoise shell earrings
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Solomon Island. / [verso] Solomon islander, tortoise shell rings in ear / (Waters photo. Suva)"
Department Photographic
Date 1855-1920
Culture
  • Solomon Island
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Solomon islands
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 19.05 × 13.335 cm (7 1/2 × 5 1/4 in.)

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