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Object Number
2004.24.2486
Display Title
Mrugo, who wrote the treaty and signed it
Descriptions
Object Description
Mrugo, who wrote the treaty and signed it, giving to the US a coaling station at Pango Pango. Full name: Mauga Manuma
Subject
- Hut
- Skirt
- Man
- Expedition
Department
Photographic
Date
1887
Culture
- Polynesian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
Samoa
Materials
Negative, glass plate
Credit Line
Museum Collection
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