Bird and other characters, part of Baris Poleng performance at Pura Babian, Pagutan. Note endless knot motif.
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Black and white negative close-up of intricately carved/painted rock sitting among boulders
Black and white photograph of the head and shoulders of a Wai Wai man positive of slide 8, taken from slide 7.
Black and white medium format negative of piles of timber being checked on a quay with boats nearby
Black and white print of man standing near river with rocks and trees
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