| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 061967 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Nicholson, George Harvey |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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KILA KILA, NEW GUINEA. 1943-12-25. KEREMA BOYS EXECUTING A DANCE AT THE AUSTRALIAN AND NEW GUINEA ...
Description
KILA KILA, NEW GUINEA. 1943-12-25. KEREMA BOYS EXECUTING A DANCE AT THE AUSTRALIAN AND NEW GUINEA ADMINISTRATION UNIT NATIVE LABOUR CAMP. THE DANCERS WEAR LONG TRAILS OF GRASS AND FLOWERS, AND CARRY FLAGS. NATIVE DRUMMERS CARRY LONG DRUMS, CALLED GABA, MADE FROM HOLLOWED LOGS WITH SKIN STRETCHED TIGHTLY OVER ONE END.