View down the centre of the great kau ravi of Kaimari, Papua New Guinea, 1921? [picture] /

Title devised by cataloguer from inscription.; In collection: Hurley collection of family, industrial, pastoral and scenic images, 1910-1950.; Inscriptions: "The great ravi of Kaimari. Gulf of Papua. New Guinea"--Label attached to verso of PIC/14197/141; "The great Ravi of Kaimari{Gulf of Papua. New Guinea. The Ravi serves the purpose of a Council Chambers, a Cathedral & a Club. It may only be entered by the intitiate warriors. These gigantic halls measure up to 10 feet high at the entrance and 400 feet long. Constructed entirely without metal. Frank Hurley. Australia. 1/2 plate field camera. 10g magnesium flash powder. F16"--In ink on verso of PIC/14197/141.; Condition: Faded, yellowing, silvering, folds, creases, tape stains.; Both copies have been cropped differently.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn4854365