1923 Rotogravure Papua New Guinea Village Airplane Frank Hurley Cargo Cult God

"Revered as Messenger from the Skies" This is an original 1923 sepia rotogravure of an airplane, from one of the expeditions mounted by Frank Hurley (1885-1962), the Australian photographer and adventurer, landing at a village in Papua New Guinea. The plane was thought to be a god by the indigenous people. CONDITIONThis 91+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Sepia Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 14.75 x 9.75 inches; 37 x 25 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Period Paper is pleased to offer a collection of original rotogravures from 1923. These images provide us with fascinating "snapshots," so to speak, of historical events, people and places -- a virt