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Object Number
2004.29.22237
Display Title
Group of meke dancers standing outside, holding clubs and fans
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: Fiji / Meci / Upper Rewa, Viti Levu. On photograph: Meki Dancers, Upper Rewa / Fiji JM 36 / Protected 1/10/96 J Martin.
Department
Photographic
Date
ca. 1896
Artist
Josiah Martin
Culture
- Fijian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
Fiji
/
Ra
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Viti Levu
Materials
Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions
Overall: 15.24 × 19.685 cm (6 × 7 3/4 in.)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004.29.22238 | Group of meke dancers outside, holding clubs |
Viti Levu
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| 36-109-70/10868.1.46 | Group of meke dancers outside, holding clubs |
Fiji
| ||
| 36-109-70/10868.1.45 | Group of meke dancers holding clubs |
Fiji
| ||
| 2004.29.22253 | Group of male dancers outside, with clubs |
Suva
| ||
| 2004.29.22236 | Group of people with clubs standing, others seated watching, possibly part of wedding ceremony |
Viti Levu
| ||
| 2004.29.21951 | Club meke dancers |
Fiji
| ||
| 2004.29.21954 | Club meke dancers |
Fiji
| ||
| 2004.29.21952 | Club meke dancers |
Fiji
| ||
| 2004.29.21955 | Club meke dancers |
Fiji
| ||
| 2004.29.22242 | Group of male dancers outside, with clubs |
Fiji
| ||
| 2004.29.22254 | Group of male dancers outside, leaning on clubs |
Suva
| ||
| 2004.29.22244 | Three men in canoe on Rewa River, one man standing on shore |
Viti Levu
|