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Object Number 2004.29.22190
Display Title Studio posed portrait of two men holding nose flutes
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Fiji / Na Vita Leon / {Na Viti Levu} -- also spelled {Viti Leva}. Written on reverse of board: Mountaineers of Na Vita Levu / Wigs and nose flutes (Waters photo.)
Department Photographic
Date 1855-1920
Artist John W. Waters
Culture
  • Fijian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Fiji / <State> / Viti Levu
Dimensions Overall: 19.685 × 13.335 cm (7 3/4 × 5 1/4 in.)

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