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House with windows to show trophy skulls
House with windows to show trophy skulls
Object Number 2004.29.23073
Display Title House with windows to show trophy skulls
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Guinea / Middle of Sepik River / Village of Tambonum. / Type of Dwelling. Windows are to show trophy skulls. / Photos - W. L. Moss"
Department Photographic
Date 1929
Artist Dr. W. L. Moss
Culture
  • Tambanum
  • Middle Sepik
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / <State> / <County> / <City> / Tambonum
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 23.8125 × 18.7325 cm (9 3/8 × 7 3/8 in.)

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