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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).
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).

Creator Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik (Austrian, 1897 - 1953)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 12.8 x 18.6 cm (5 1/16 x 7 5/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/4318
LocationNot currently on display

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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 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 A native keeps a close watch on a fire which has been lit on board the "Orou" or dugout. Because the natives can be on the water far away from land for a long time, the fire is used to cook their meals.
A native keeps a close watch on a fire which has been lit on board the "Orou" or dugout. Because the natives can be on the water far away from land for a long time, the fire is used to cook their meals.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Disguising of a stone urn with grave additions.
Disguising of a stone urn with grave additions.
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 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 A double canoe between which stands the platform. At the stern, the coxswain is visible. The rudder is bound at the side outside the canoe.
A double canoe between which stands the platform. At the stern, the coxswain is visible. The rudder is bound at the side outside the canoe.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Typical treehouse of the Papua New Guinea natives. Nothing is nailed or screwed everything is tied with ??? And bamboo strips.
Typical treehouse of the Papua New Guinea natives. Nothing is nailed or screwed everything is tied with ??? And bamboo strips.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Two dugout canoes with pontoons attached; a platform is fastened between the canoes and this forms the boat body of an "Orou"
Two dugout canoes with pontoons attached; a platform is fastened between the canoes and this forms the boat body of an "Orou"
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A widow carries a hood made out of bark and a belt under which which the hair and jewellery of her husband is accommodated.
A widow carries a hood made out of bark and a belt under which which the hair and jewellery of her husband is accommodated.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for This papua native is wearing a bonnet which has been lubricated with soot and honey for the protection of her hair.
This papua native is wearing a bonnet which has been lubricated with soot and honey for the protection of her hair.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
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