A gathering inside a Kau longhouse, Papua New Guinea
Description
Frank Hurley was Australia’s official war photographer during both World Wars. Hurley mounted several expeditions to the island of Papua New Guinea between 1920 and 1926. In 1921, he created the documentary Pearl and Savages about the people of Papua New Guinea and Torres Strait.
Creator
Frank Hurley (1885-1962)
Date
1949
Format
Gelatin silver print, fibre-based paper
Type
Still Image
Rights Holder
Toronto Star
Files
Collection
Citation
Frank Hurley (1885-1962), “A gathering inside a Kau longhouse, Papua New Guinea,” TPL Virtual Exhibits, accessed April 28, 2024, http://omeka.tplcs.ca/virtual-exhibits/items/show/292.