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Image Not Available for Disguising of a stone urn with grave additions.
Disguising of a stone urn with grave additions.
Image Not Available for Disguising of a stone urn with grave additions.

Disguising of a stone urn with grave additions.

Creator Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik (Austrian, 1897 - 1953)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 18.4 x 13 cm (7 1/4 x 5 1/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/4348
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Stone reliefs cover rock which form the base of a stone urn.
Stone reliefs cover rock which form the base of a stone urn.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for An exposed stone urn which contains the cinders of cremation. There is also a muscle horn to the right of the stone.
An exposed stone urn which contains the cinders of cremation. There is also a muscle horn to the right of the stone.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Peculiar urn with stone relief dug out by the photographer in ????
Peculiar urn with stone relief dug out by the photographer in ????
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The women of the Papua family cook using hot stones. The food (in this case kangaroo meat) is packed between the stones and cooked for around 6 - 8 hours. The hot stones are removed with the assistance of long wooden poles and the roasted food is collecte
The women of the Papua family cook using hot stones. The food (in this case kangaroo meat) is packed between the stones and cooked for around 6 - 8 hours. The hot stones are removed with the assistance of long wooden poles and the roasted food is collecte
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The beginnings of cooking in New Guinea. The food is wrapped up and placed between the hot stones. The stone pile is surrounded by thick leaves, which keep the foot moist (juices).
The beginnings of cooking in New Guinea. The food is wrapped up and placed between the hot stones. The stone pile is surrounded by thick leaves, which keep the foot moist (juices).
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Ancient stone vessel in the form of a tortoise, whose production and purpose is unkown to today's natives.
Ancient stone vessel in the form of a tortoise, whose production and purpose is unkown to today's natives.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Domestic indigenous music with the playing of the pan flute. The pipes are blown alternately in a certain rhythm and dance knee soft dances.
Domestic indigenous music with the playing of the pan flute. The pipes are blown alternately in a certain rhythm and dance knee soft dances.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The boatswain climbing the rigging. One can clearly see how the sail is constructed from leafs of a palm tree.
The boatswain climbing the rigging. One can clearly see how the sail is constructed from leafs of a palm tree.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for In turning the direction of the "Orou" or dugout, one person lets go of the mail sail, while another moves the rudder over to the other side of the dugout.
In turning the direction of the "Orou" or dugout, one person lets go of the mail sail, while another moves the rudder over to the other side of the dugout.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The Papua family. The husband brings a small pig for his wife to breastfeed. The woman of the Papuas feed the pigs with their own milk.
The Papua family. The husband brings a small pig for his wife to breastfeed. The woman of the Papuas feed the pigs with their own milk.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Small Mailu children dress in the national costume like the adults.
Small Mailu children dress in the national costume like the adults.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The living quarters of a Mailu Island native. At the back are stored devices for everyday living.
The living quarters of a Mailu Island native. At the back are stored devices for everyday living.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
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