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Group of men and women using hand gestures
Group of men and women using hand gestures
Object Number 2004.29.24270
Display Title Group of men and women using hand gestures
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Marquesas Is. Nukahiva / [verso] Nuhkuhiva / Marquesas"
Department Photographic
Date 1880-1930
Culture
  • Marquesan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / France / French Polynesia / Marquesas Islands / Nuku Hiva
Materials Platinum print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 11.43 × 16.51 cm (4 1/2 × 6 1/2 in.)

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