| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 073150 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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ALEXISHAFEN, NEW GUINEA. 1944-05-11. KEMAS, A SAIR ISLAND NATIVE WOMAN, THE WIFE OF BOOKA (OR ...
Description
ALEXISHAFEN, NEW GUINEA. 1944-05-11. KEMAS, A SAIR ISLAND NATIVE WOMAN, THE WIFE OF BOOKA (OR BUKA) A MANUS ISLAND NATIVE. THE COUPLE WERE MARRIED AT THE AMERICAN MISSION, MADANG, IN 1935. DURING THE JAPANESE RETREAT HER HUSBAND LOST HIS RIGHT HAND WHEN FORCED TO FISH FOR THE JAPANESE USING DANGEROUS EXPLOSIVES. THEY HAVE NOW RETURNED TO THEIR VILLAGE HOME.