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Object Number 2004.29.22104
Display Title Thatched council chamber
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Fiji Islands / Island of Bau. / Council Chamber built on Ruins of old pagan temple. / Photo- W.L. Moss-.
Department Photographic
Date 1928-1929
Artist Dr. W. L. Moss
Culture
  • Fijian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Fiji / <State> / <County> / <City> / Mbau
Dimensions Overall: 19.05 × 24.13 cm (7 1/2 × 9 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1

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