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Mrugo, who wrote the treaty and signed it
Mrugo, who wrote the treaty and signed it
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
  • Expedition
  • Hut
  • Man
  • Skirt
Department Photographic
Date 1887
Culture
  • Polynesian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Samoa
Materials Negative, glass plate
Credit Line Museum Collection

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