1916 Scientific Expedition, Indigenous Peoples

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Description:
Black and white photograph of a small group of Amerindians belonging to the Arawak Tribe situated on the Essequibo River. Pictured are two women, a man, a small girl holding a baby and a young boy. They stand in front of a traditional grass covered shelter as they pose for the photographer. Taylor noted on reverse, "Arawak Indians - near Bartica, Essequebo [sic] River British Guiana."
- Title: 1916 Scientific Expedition, Indigenous Peoples
- Photographer: [Howes, Paul Griswold, 1892-1984]
- Date: March-August, 1916
- Collection: Photograph Collection
- Object Name: Anna Heyward Taylor Photographs
- Object Id: MK 6788
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