Fane in lakalaka dress, Tubou

Fane in lakalaka dress, Tubou
Date
Between 1909 and 1914
Reference
PAColl-1914-272
Description

Fane wearing a lakalaka dress at Tubou on the island of Lakeba, Fiji, photographed between 1909 and 1914 by Arthur Maurice Hocart. The lakalaka is a Tongan dance also performed on Lakeba.

Inscriptions: Verso - centre - Small feast prepared by Rt. Finau for Tongan visitors. [Kava and pig are indicated on the inscription]

Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Physical Description: Toned gelatin silver print 10 x 7.5 cm

Access restrictions
Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
Part of
Hocart, Arthur Maurice, 1883-1939 :Photographs of Solomon Islands, Rotuma and Fiji
Format
1 b&w original photographic print(s), Photographs, Gelatin silver prints, Portraits, Toned gelatin silver print 10 x 7.5 cm
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