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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.
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.

Creator Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik (Austrian, 1897 - 1953)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 13 x 18.7 cm (5 1/8 x 7 3/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/4330
LocationNot currently on display

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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.
Dancing Mailu warriors.
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 A Mailu warrior for the dance decorated.
A Mailu warrior for the dance decorated.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Holding their drums up in the air, the dancers move towards each other. The drums are covered with fu.
Holding their drums up in the air, the dancers move towards each other. The drums are covered with fu.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The Bena Bena warrior has survived the "courage" test. He has swallowed the "Rotangrohr" (????) until only the ends are sticking out of his mouth.
The Bena Bena warrior has survived the "courage" test. He has swallowed the "Rotangrohr" (????) until only the ends are sticking out of his mouth.
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 Bena Bena warrior swallows a pliable "Rotangrohre" (a ??? made of palm trees for cermonial purposes). He requires a concentrated effort to fight off the nausea.
A Bena Bena warrior swallows a pliable "Rotangrohre" (a ??? made of palm trees for cermonial purposes). He requires a concentrated effort to fight off the nausea.
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 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 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.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
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