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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.
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.

Creator Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik (Austrian, 1897 - 1953)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 19.1 x 13.2 cm (7 1/2 x 5 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/4322
LocationNot currently on display

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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
Image Not Available for This warrior decorated for dance carries the "symbol of silence" in his mouth. The headdress consists of feathers and tails from birds of paradise.
This warrior decorated for dance carries the "symbol of silence" in his mouth. The headdress consists of feathers and tails from birds of paradise.
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 Warrior of the Bena Bena tribe. His head is shaved and he carries a feather crown. The nasal area is pierced.
Warrior of the Bena Bena tribe. His head is shaved and he carries a feather crown. The nasal area is pierced.
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 The captain of the "Orou" (dugout) sits at the bow. On the left beside him the shrouds from the screwed Rotanglianen are visible which have to support the heavy mast to stand firm against the strong winds.
The captain of the "Orou" (dugout) sits at the bow. On the left beside him the shrouds from the screwed Rotanglianen are visible which have to support the heavy mast to stand firm against the strong winds.
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 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 The slit drum which the natives in Choiseul use for the transmitting of news.
The slit drum which the natives in Choiseul use for the transmitting of news.
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 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 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
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