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Two chiefs in sham battle
Object Number 2004.29.23277
Display Title Two chiefs in sham battle
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Hebrides / Malo Island / Two chiefs in sham battle. / Photo - W.L.Moss"
Department Photographic
Date 1928-1929
Artist Dr. W. L. Moss
Culture
  • Vanuatu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Vanuatu / <State> / Malo Island
Oceania / Vanuatu
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 18.415 × 24.13 cm (7 1/4 × 9 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Dr. W. L. Moss

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