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Image Not Available for The sitting room of a Mailu family shows carved artistic motifs of crocodiles and snakes.
The sitting room of a Mailu family shows carved artistic motifs of crocodiles and snakes.
Image Not Available for The sitting room of a Mailu family shows carved artistic motifs of crocodiles and snakes.

The sitting room of a Mailu family shows carved artistic motifs of crocodiles and snakes.

Creator Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik (Austrian, 1897 - 1953)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 13.2 x 18.3 cm (5 3/16 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/4338
LocationNot currently on display

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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
Image Not Available for Dancing Mailu warriors. Each warrior carries the "symbol of silence" in his month whilsy banging on the drums.
Dancing Mailu warriors. Each warrior carries the "symbol of silence" in his month whilsy banging on the drums.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A woman from Mailu Island decorated for dancing. In her hand she holds a dance club.
A woman from Mailu Island decorated for dancing. In her hand she holds a dance club.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Mailu warrior for the dance decorated.
A Mailu warrior for the dance decorated.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Dancing Mailu warriors.
Dancing Mailu warriors.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Mailu women row out to sea in the dugout.
Mailu women row out to sea in the dugout.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Mailu woman with feathered headgear and a hibiscus over her ear. Her face is covered in face-paint.
A Mailu woman with feathered headgear and a hibiscus over her ear. Her face is covered in face-paint.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The "Orou", the mighty double canoe of the Mailu Island natives. The main sail has the typical shape of a crab's claw and is made of twisted foliage from palm trees.
The "Orou", the mighty double canoe of the Mailu Island natives. The main sail has the typical shape of a crab's claw and is made of twisted foliage from palm trees.
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 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 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
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