| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 072666 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
HIGITURA, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-27. A YOUNG OROKAIVAN DANCER WEARING A BRILLIANT HEADDRESS MADE ...
Description
HIGITURA, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-27. A YOUNG OROKAIVAN DANCER WEARING A BRILLIANT HEADDRESS MADE FROM BIRD OF PARADISE FEATHERS, AT A SPECIAL NATIVE DANCE CEREMONY HELD TO HONOUR THE VISIT OF THE HONOURABLE E.J. WARD, MINISTER FOR EXTERNAL TERRITORIES IN THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT TO THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE MAMBARE DISTRICT OFFICER, AUSTRALIAN NEW GUINEA ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT.