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Mataafa, King of Samoa
Object Number 2004.29.24690
Display Title Mataafa, King of Samoa
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Samoa / Mataafa - king of Samoa.
Subject
  • Portrait
  • King
Department Photographic
Date ca. 1885
Culture
  • Samoan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Samoa
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 13.0175 × 9.8425 cm (5 1/8 × 3 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Credit Line Museum Collection

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