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Two men, one carrying woven palm fronds
Two men, one carrying woven palm fronds
Object Number 2004.29.24451
Display Title Two men, one carrying woven palm fronds
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Paumotu Islands / Hikueru / Pearl Divers" Verso: "Fassett phot."
Department Photographic
Artist Harry Clifford Fassett
Culture
  • Polynesian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / France / French Polynesia / Tuamotu-Gambier / Tuamotu
Additional Geographic Terms Paumotu, Hikueru
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 17.78 × 12.3825 cm (7 × 4 7/8 in.)

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