This is an original 1909 black and white halftone print of Busimaiwa, the Chief of the Mambare tribe in Papua with his wife and son, who is in the Papua police force.
CONDITION
This 102+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light foxing - top margin. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.
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Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
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Grade: Very Fine ++
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Dimensions: Approximately 5 x 4.5 inches; 13 x 11 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Keywords specific to this image: rifle, skirt, shield, spear, uniform, New Guinea, Oceania, Indonesia
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