item details
NameNuku "festival" at Ngatangiia
ProductionGeorge Crummer; photographer; circa 1914; Rarotonga
Classificationblack-and-white negatives
Materialssheet glass, silver, photographic plates
Materials Summaryblack and white gelatin glass negative
Techniquesblack-and-white photography
Dimensions4.5, 6.5
Registration NumberB.027701
Overview
In the foreground are a group of five unidentified men dressed in traditional costumes including sennit hats. They are lying down on the ground in a row perhaps waiting for their turn to perform. In the background a dance group are performing in front of a large audience.