Fautasi (longboat) in harbour with display of flags in the background

Object | Part of Photography collection

item details

NameFautasi (longboat) in harbour with display of flags in the background

ProductionUnknown; Sāmoa

Classificationlantern slides, black-and-white slides

Dimensions8, 8

Registration NumberLS.004306

Credit lineGift of Dr Alex M Rutherford, 1977

Overview

This is a view of a fautasi (longboat) probably in Apia harbour, Samoa. Note the display of flags in the background of the image, this would suggest an official gathering or event (the name of which has not been provided).

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