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Leone girls making Kava

Object | Part of Photography collection

item details

NameLeone girls making Kava
ProductionThomas Andrew; photographer; 1890-1910; Sāmoa
Classificationphotographic prints, group portraits, black-and-white prints
Dimensions15, 20
Registration NumberO.001301
Credit lineGift of Alison Beckett and Robert McPherson, 1996

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).