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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.
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.

Creator Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik (Austrian, 1897 - 1953)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 19 x 13.1 cm (7 1/2 x 5 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/4312
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Warrior of the Bena Bena tribe. His head is shaved and he carries a feather crown. The nasal area is pierced.
Warrior of the Bena Bena tribe. His head is shaved and he carries a feather crown. The nasal area is pierced.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Bena Bena warrior swallows a pliable "Rotangrohre" (a ??? made of palm trees for cermonial purposes). He requires a concentrated effort to fight off the nausea.
A Bena Bena warrior swallows a pliable "Rotangrohre" (a ??? made of palm trees for cermonial purposes). He requires a concentrated effort to fight off the nausea.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for This warrior decorated for dance carries the "symbol of silence" in his mouth. The headdress consists of feathers and tails from birds of paradise.
This warrior decorated for dance carries the "symbol of silence" in his mouth. The headdress consists of feathers and tails from birds of paradise.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
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.
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 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.
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 Dancing Mailu warriors. Each warrior carries the "symbol of silence" in his month whilsy banging on the drums.
Dancing Mailu warriors. Each warrior carries the "symbol of silence" in his month whilsy banging on the drums.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The headman's son does his first test run in the new canoe.
The headman's son does his first test run in the new canoe.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The coxswain. He uses his feet to steer the rudder.
The coxswain. He uses his feet to steer the rudder.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Mailu warrior for the dance decorated.
A Mailu warrior for the dance decorated.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Dancing Mailu warriors.
Dancing Mailu warriors.
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
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