| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P02257.075 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Griffiths, Allen |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Garoka, New Guinea, 1945. Dressed in ceremonial costume, a group of native Papuans performs a ...
Description
Garoka, New Guinea, 1945. Dressed in ceremonial costume, a group of native Papuans performs a traditional dance and 'sing-sing' in their village. The man at centre is carrying a large cult or totem figure on his sholders and back. Some thatched huts stand to the rear of the group.