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Group of men and youth holding rifles and sticks by thatched structure
Group of men and youth holding rifles and sticks by thatched structure
Object Number 2004.29.23284
Display Title Group of men and youth holding rifles and sticks by thatched structure
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Hebrides / Leper's Island / Lepers Is. (Aoba) / [verso] Correct island name: Aoba Island 1/97"; printed on photograph: "Aoba Natives dwelling, Aoba, New Hebrides no .1260. H. King, Syd"
Department Photographic
Date ca. 1873 - 1900
Artist Henry King
Culture
  • Vanuatu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Vanuatu
Additional Geographic Terms Aoba Island
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.24 × 20.32 cm (6 × 8 in.)

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