| Summary: | Title devised by cataloguer based on information from label on verso.; Part of the collection: Photographs of Aboriginal life and customs, including Goulburn Island South, Liverpool River, Melville Island, Bathurst Island, Milingimbi, Arnhem Land and Elcho Island districts.; "Negative no.: 1086.5"--Label on verso of print.; Inscriptions: "Snake Bay, Melville Island, Oct. 1948. Body decoration for the Pukamuni; false beard and spirit ball with down woven into the string fibres. When worn it makes for good hunting and held between teeth in battle it lends magical aid and makes a man brave."--Label on verso; "Copyright Axel Poignant"--Stamped on verso.; Condition: Buckled and creases.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn5080182.
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