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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.
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.

Creator Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik (Austrian, 1897 - 1953)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 12.8 x 18.3 cm (5 1/16 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/4339
LocationNot currently on display

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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
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