| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 084596 |
| 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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BUKAWA, HUON GULF, NEW GUINEA. 1944-12-14. THE YOUNG MEN OF A VILLAGE EAST OF LAE VISITED BY 43 ...
Description
BUKAWA, HUON GULF, NEW GUINEA. 1944-12-14. THE YOUNG MEN OF A VILLAGE EAST OF LAE VISITED BY 43 LANDING CRAFT COMPANY MEMBERS SLEEP IN THIS HUT. THE PAINTINGS AND CARVINGS ON THE SIDE OF THE HUT ARE CALLED GUAM. THEY ARE RELICS FROM HEAD HUNTING DAYS WHEN FACES OR SCALPS WERE STRETCHED TO DRY ACROSS THE MASKS.