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Ratu Epeli [Nailatikau I] in chair and Ratu [Penaia] Kadavulevu standing at light, in Ratu Epeli's house, with men sitting in the background
Ratu Epeli [Nailatikau I] in chair and Ratu [Penaia] Kadavulevu standing at light, in Ratu Epeli's house, with men sitting in the background
Object Number 2004.29.22109
Display Title Ratu Epeli [Nailatikau I] in chair and Ratu [Penaia] Kadavulevu standing at light, in Ratu Epeli's house, with men sitting in the background
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Fiji / Bau / House of Ratu Epele. Written on reverse of board: House of Ratu Apele, Bau, Fiji / Flash light - photo of W.McM. Woodworth Dec. 1897. / Figure in tapa robe - Ratu Kadavu Levu son of R Apele who sits in easy chair
Department Photographic
Date December 1897
Artist Dr. William McMichael Woodworth
Culture
  • Fijian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Fiji / <State> / <County> / <City> / Mbau
Dimensions Overall: 14.605 × 19.685 cm (5 3/4 × 7 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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