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Staged ritual feasting scene
Media Restricted
Object Number 2004.29.21934
Display Title Staged ritual feasting scene
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Written on board: Fiji / Cannibal scene. Written on reverse of board: Cannibal scene Fiji (Waters photo.)
Department Photographic
Date 1855-1920
Artist John W. Waters
Culture
  • Fijian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Fiji
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 13.335 × 19.05 cm (5 1/4 × 7 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Historical Language
Museum staff recognize the offensive nature of the term “cannibal” in describing the photographed individuals and activities. The term is listed here as it is part of the original documentation of past collecting practices and past methods of analysis.

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