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Image Not Available for This papua native is wearing a bonnet which has been lubricated with soot and honey for the protection of her hair.
This papua native is wearing a bonnet which has been lubricated with soot and honey for the protection of her hair.
Image Not Available for This papua native is wearing a bonnet which has been lubricated with soot and honey for the protection of her hair.

This papua native is wearing a bonnet which has been lubricated with soot and honey for the protection of her hair.

Creator Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik (Austrian, 1897 - 1953)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 18.8 x 12.9 cm (7 3/8 x 5 1/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/4325
LocationNot currently on display

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A native keeps a close watch on a fire which has been lit on board the "Orou" or dugout. Because the natives can be on the water far away from land for a long time, the fire is used to cook their meals.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Typical treehouse of the Papua New Guinea natives. Nothing is nailed or screwed everything is tied with ??? And bamboo strips.
Typical treehouse of the Papua New Guinea natives. Nothing is nailed or screwed everything is tied with ??? And bamboo strips.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The Papua family. The husband brings a small pig for his wife to breastfeed. The woman of the Papuas feed the pigs with their own milk.
The Papua family. The husband brings a small pig for his wife to breastfeed. The woman of the Papuas feed the pigs with their own milk.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The "Orou", the mighty double canoe of the Mailu Island natives. The main sail has the typical shape of a crab's claw and is made of twisted foliage from palm trees.
The "Orou", the mighty double canoe of the Mailu Island natives. The main sail has the typical shape of a crab's claw and is made of twisted foliage from palm trees.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The women of the Papua family cook using hot stones. The food (in this case kangaroo meat) is packed between the stones and cooked for around 6 - 8 hours. The hot stones are removed with the assistance of long wooden poles and the roasted food is collecte
The women of the Papua family cook using hot stones. The food (in this case kangaroo meat) is packed between the stones and cooked for around 6 - 8 hours. The hot stones are removed with the assistance of long wooden poles and the roasted food is collecte
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A widow carries a hood made out of bark and a belt under which which the hair and jewellery of her husband is accommodated.
A widow carries a hood made out of bark and a belt under which which the hair and jewellery of her husband is accommodated.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The Bena Bena warrior has survived the "courage" test. He has swallowed the "Rotangrohr" (????) until only the ends are sticking out of his mouth.
The Bena Bena warrior has survived the "courage" test. He has swallowed the "Rotangrohr" (????) until only the ends are sticking out of his mouth.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The slit drum which the natives in Choiseul use for the transmitting of news.
The slit drum which the natives in Choiseul use for the transmitting of news.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The living quarters of a Mailu Island native. At the back are stored devices for everyday living.
The living quarters of a Mailu Island native. At the back are stored devices for everyday living.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Dancing natives.
Dancing natives.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Strong waves threaten to sink the dugout during the sea journey, natives bail the water out with handmade pitchers.
Strong waves threaten to sink the dugout during the sea journey, natives bail the water out with handmade pitchers.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Dancing natives.
Dancing natives.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
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