A Samoan woman, the taupou of Matautu village (also known as Matautau-tai village). Had a daughter Faautu born in 1900. (source of information - family member).
Toomalatai, Suluafi, active 1890s
Sulu, active 1890s
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Cusack Smith album 4
Date: 1886-1897
From: Cusack-Smith, Thomas Berry (Sir), 1859-1929 :Photographs of Samoa
By: Andrew, Thomas, 1855-1939
Reference: PA1-o-545
Description: Album of photographs relating to life in Samoa, particularly associated with the British Consulate, in part taken by Thomas Andrew, and in part probably taken by Thomas Berry Cusack Smith, creator of this collection. Images include portraits of British men and women linked with the consulate (some in fancy dress at dances, or in theatrical performances), one of William Churchill (United States Consul-General in Samoa). Also portraits of Samoans, including several of young Samoan women, King Malietoa, and members of the Vaiala Polo Team (and the British Consulate Polo Team). Two group portraits at the end of the album include Richard John Seddon, his wife Louisa and two daughters, King Malietoa, and the Bishop of Wellington, Frederick Wallis and his wife Margaret. Other Titles - British Consulate, Samoa Thomas Berry Cusack Smith was British Consul in Samoa in the late 1880s until 1898. The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Richard John Seddon, and his party left Wellington on 15th April, 1897, on the the RMSS Alameda to attend the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Their first port of call was Apia, Samoa. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black covered album with gold lettering "British Consulate, Samoa", 25 x 32 cm
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Portrait of young Samoan woman Suluafi Toomalatai
Date: 1890s
From: Cusack-Smith, Thomas Berry (Sir), 1859-1929 :Photographs of Samoa
Reference: PA1-o-545-18
Description: Studio portrait of a young Samoan woman Suluafi Toomalatai of Matautu village (known as Matautu-tai village). She is dressed in tapa and cotton garments with a ribbon choker and is holding a carved wooden club. Photographed by an unknown photographer in the 1890s. Source of descriptive information - person identified by family member Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Sulu, the taupou of Matautu Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print