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NameMata'afa's soldiers
ProductionThomas Andrew; photographer; mid to late 1890s; Sāmoa
Classificationphotographic prints, albumen prints, vintage prints
Materialssilver, albumen, printing-out paper
Materials Summaryphotograph, albumen silver print
Techniquesprinting-out
Dimensions15, 20
Registration NumberO.001099
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Group of soliders (followers of Mata'ata Iosefo Laiufi), in dark pants and tops and white socks and turbans, are standing on the grass in the sun holding weapons. A chief (possibly Mata'afa) is visible nearest the camera on the left, a group of onlookers, fales (traditional houses) and trees in sight in the background.
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