P02257.071
Photograph P02257.071 Second World War, 1939-1945Madang, New Guinea, 1945-06. Carrying palm leaves and wearing ceremonial dress, a group of native Papuan men perform a traditional dance and 'sing-sing'.
P02257.066 Accession Number: P02257.066
Description
Madang, New Guinea, c. 1944-12-25. Near Headquarters, RAAF Northern Command (NORCOM), a Papuan native takes part in a traditional dance and 'sing-sing' during the Christmas season. For the purposes of the ceremony, the man is grasping a sheaf of long grass, is wearing a headdress and has his face painted and hair dyed. At rear, two other Papuans are also performing the ceremony while, in the background, some Australian soldiers look on.
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Accession Number
P02257.066
Photographer
Allen Griffiths
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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