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Longoteme, Tonga. 1963

Object | Part of Photography collection

item details

NameLongoteme, Tonga. 1963
ProductionAns Westra; photographer; 1963; Tongatapu
Ans Westra; printer; 2002
Classificationblack-and-white prints, gelatin silver prints, documentary photographs, works of art
Materialsphotographic gelatin, photographic paper, silver
Materials Summaryblack and white photograph, gelatin silver print
Techniquesblack-and-white photography
DimensionsImage: 264mm (height), 268mm (length)
Registration NumberO.027209
Credit linePurchased 2002

Overview

Man (left) and woman (right) sit cross-legged on the ground while working in a kitchen. The man dressed in dark trousers is peeling green bananas with a machete. The woman dressed in white dress is peeling tapioca with a kitchen knife.