Cannibal Tom (80 years old), the last relic of Fiji cannibalism -- Fij...
Stereograph shows an old man standing in front of lush vegetation, holding a long pole and a machette. H69311 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 8107. U-86621. Copyright, 1906 [i.e., 1905], by Underwood & Underwood.
Primitive manufacturing - natives making pottery, Fiji Islands
Stereograph shows four women sitting on the banks of a river making pottery. H74595 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 8106. U-86613. Copyright, 1906, by Underwood & Underwood.
Typical natives of the Fiji Islands, Suva
Stereograph shows two male Fijians standing among lush vegetation in Fiji. H120694 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 15913. Copyright by Keystone View Company.
Preparing the pit of white-hot stones for the bare feet of the "fire-w...
Stereograph shows men with long poles arranging hot stones in a pit for "fire-walking" act, as spectators watch from above. H69308 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 8105. U-86615. Copyright, 1906 [i.e., 1905], by Und... More
The "meke" or national dance, a part of all great Fiji ceremonies, Fij...
Stereograph shows participants in the ceremonial "meke" mens club dance, carrying large mace-like clubs. H74597 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 8099. U-86620. Copyright, 1906, by Underwood & Underwood.
Native grass house with protected roof, near Suva, Fiji Islands
Stereograph shows a man standing next to a native hut in Fiji. H120695 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 15914. Copyright by Keystone View Company.
View north from a hilltop near Suva, Fiji Islands
Stereograph shows a man standing next to a native hut in Fiji. J238831 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 20528. Copyright by Keystone View Company.
A picturesque holiday ceremony, the "fan" dance, Fiji Islands
Stereograph shows participants, wearing traditional clothing, in the ceremonial "meke" fan dance, carrying fans, with large buildings and spectators in the background. H69605 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 8100. U... More
Coronation ceremonies at Suva - delivering King Edward's message, Fiji...
Stereograph shows a military officer reading King Edward's message to a large group of westerners and Fijians, on the occasion of his coronation. H69312 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 8105. U-86615. Copyright, 190... More
Bau, the resting place of famous King "Cakabau" and former capital of ...
Stereograph shows a cluster of thatched-roof buildings, the location of the burial place of King Ratu Seru Epenisa Cakobau. H69309 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 8104. U-86616. Copyright, 1906 [i.e., 1905], by Und... More
Drinking yaquona, the national beverage - celebrating King Edward's co...
Stereograph shows Fijians seated on the ground during ceremonial drinking of the national beverage, yaquona; westerners stand in the background in front of thatched roof buildings. H74598 U.S. Copyright Office.... More
DCM 1153: Anonymous Dulali (Nose Flute)
DCM ledger, quoting letter from Reed to DCM, 8 June 1932: "Recently I made a cruise to the South Sea Islands, and while in Suva, I secured this nose flute from the Curator of the Fiji Museum. The native name of... More
Natives in festal costume ready to begin the "fan" dance, Fiji Islands
Stereograph shows men wearing traditional clothing, lined up for the national "meke" fan dance. H74596 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 8101. U-86618. Copyright, 1906, by Underwood & Underwood.
Grove of the famous "traveller" tree - an avenue at the Vice-regal res...
Stereograph shows three men standing on roadway boardered by large plants. H74599 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 8102. U-86624. Copyright, 1906, by Underwood & Underwood.