item details
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
Overview
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.