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Object Number
2004.29.22203
Display Title
Posed studio portrait of man with club
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations
Written on board: Fiji / Mba (Ba), Viti Levu / Ba Mountaineers- at war with whites. Cannibal[?] [?] / [?]. Printed on photograph: Photographed by F.H. Dufty, Levuka, Fiji.
Department
Photographic
Date
1859-1882
Artist
Francis H. Dufty
Culture
- Fijian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
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Fiji
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<State>
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Viti Levu
Dimensions
Overall: 10.16 × 6.35 cm (4 × 2 1/2 in.)
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.
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004.29.22202 | Posed studio portrait of man with club |
Viti Levu
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| 2004.29.22204 | Posed studio portrait of King Cakobau |
Viti Levu
| ||
| 2004.29.22197 | Posed studio portrait of Ratu Timothy with a child and fan |
Viti Levu
| ||
| 2004.29.22201 | Posed studio portrait of Prince Timoci |
Viti Levu
| ||
| 2004.29.22199 | Long structure in front of hills and trees |
Viti Levu
| ||
| 2004.29.22195 | Men with double canoe |
Viti Levu
| ||
| 2004.29.22200 | Town of Levuka on the shore, with buildings and boats |
Viti Levu
| ||
| 2004.29.22198 | Thatched structure among trees |
Viti Levu
| ||
| 2004.29.22196 | Thatched structure |
Viti Levu
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| 2004.29.22024 | Houses, docks, and boats |
Fiji
| ||
| 2004.29.22025 | Aerial view of village |
Fiji
| ||
| 2004.29.22026 | Men in front of house |
Fiji
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