Barong dance, Bali, 1949.
Photograph
1949 (made)
1949 (made)
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Silver bromide print depicting three figures demonstrating part of a Barong dance. Two young girls with ornate head-dresses are brought together in an embrace by an older androgynous figure. In the background are two young male drummers and a loose weave mat.
Object details
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| Title | Barong dance, Bali, 1949. |
| Materials and techniques | Silver bromide print |
| Brief description | Silver bromide print by Henri Cartier-Bresson depicting three figures demonstrating a Barong dance. Bali, 1949. |
| Physical description | Silver bromide print depicting three figures demonstrating part of a Barong dance. Two young girls with ornate head-dresses are brought together in an embrace by an older androgynous figure. In the background are two young male drummers and a loose weave mat. |
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| Accession number | PH.776-1978 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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