1921 Print Female New Guinea Bone Necklace Women Tribe ORIGINAL HISTORIC TRV1

This is an original 1921 halftone print of two girls in New Guinea. The caption writes, "...Native cosmetics are devised to lure a husband, for it is the women who do the courting. After marriage woman's lot is not so desirable, for the men generally have full power over them."

CONDITION

This 90+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is printing on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 5 x 5.5 inches; 13 x 14 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• 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: Girls, Face Paint, Culture, Tradition, Nude, Naked

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