item details
NameLeone girls making Kava
ProductionThomas Andrew; photographer; 1890-1910; Sāmoa
Classificationblack-and-white negatives, group portraits, gelatin dry plate negatives
Materialssilver, photographic gelatin, sheet glass, photographic plates
Materials Summaryblack and white gelatin glass negative
Registration NumberC.001526
Overview
A taupou (chief's daughter or mistress of ceremonies), wearing an 'ula lei (whaletooth necklace) is in the middle of the group of girls in front of the fale (house)