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Old hunter and wives
Object Number 39-22-70/10859.1.193
Display Title Old hunter and wives
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Written on board: "Melanesia / Sepik River Region - Mandata Territory, New Guinea / 39-22 / Old head-hunter and wives"
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: 13.6525 × 8.89 cm (5 3/8 × 3 1/2 in.)
Historical Language
Museum staff recognize the offensive nature of the term “head hunter” in describing the photographed individuals and activities. The term is listed here as it is part of the original documentation of past collecting practices and past methods of analysis.
Provenance
Donor Donated by Mr. William A. Robinson

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Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

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Government representative/interpreter with his three wives and children
39-22-70/10859.1.133 Government representative/interpreter with his three wives and children
Sepik
Three wives and nursing child beside burial structure
39-22-70/10859.1.144 Three wives and nursing child beside burial structure
Sepik
Hunter
39-22-70/10859.1.148 Hunter
Sepik
Hunter
39-22-70/10859.1.150 Hunter
Sepik
Wife of hunter
39-22-70/10859.1.153 Wife of hunter
Sepik
Hunter in profile
39-22-70/10859.1.151 Hunter in profile
Sepik
Hunter
39-22-70/10859.1.180 Hunter
Sepik
Hunter
39-22-70/10859.1.152 Hunter
Sepik
Stool, food dish, drums, shields, stool found in Haus Tambarans
39-22-70/10859.1.142 Stool, food dish, drums, shields, stool found in Haus Tambarans
Sepik
Women, nursing child, child in rain hood
39-22-70/10859.1.200 Women, nursing child, child in rain hood
Sepik
Woman with large growth on forehead holding child, group of people among trees in background
39-22-70/10859.1.125 Woman with large growth on forehead holding child, group of people among trees in background
Sepik
Group of men in front of trees
39-22-70/10859.1.146 Group of men in front of trees
Sepik