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Image Not Available for The platform of a tree house.
The platform of a tree house.
Image Not Available for The platform of a tree house.

The platform of a tree house.

Creator Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik (Austrian, 1897 - 1953)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 18.5 x 13.2 cm (7 5/16 x 5 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/4349
LocationNot currently on display

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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 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 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 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 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
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 group of natives in the dugout.
A group of natives in the dugout.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The headman's son does his first test run in the new canoe.
The headman's son does his first test run in the new canoe.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
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