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Women and Children

Paul Wirz Swiss, born Russia
probably 1916–18 or 1922
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Women and Children
  • Artist: Paul Wirz (Swiss (born Russia), Moscow 1892–1955 Ulopu)
  • Date: probably 1916–18 or 1922
  • Geography: Indonesia, Papua Province (Irian Jaya)
  • Culture: Papua, New Guinea, made in Europe
  • Medium: Gelatin silver print
  • Dimensions: Approximately 3 × 5 in. (7.6 × 12.7 cm)
  • Classification: Photographs
  • Credit Line: Funds from various donors, 1992
  • Object Number: 1992.417.82
  • Rights and Reproduction: Copyright Dadi Wirz and Museum der Kulturen Basel.
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
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