1. 'Misima Is., S.E. Papua.'
    'Pandanus mat; introduced species from Fiji. Local pandanus not suitable for fine mats (an introduced culture) less than 40 years old'. Two boys holding up a large hand-woven mat
    Refer AA/21/2/3/016 for image from glass plate.

  2. 'Baiyau village, Misima.'
    'Large wooden dish (5ft Diameter) making of which occupied a man for 3 days. Note yaw ulcer over boy's eye.' Boy holding large wooden dish. See Albox folder for enlargement.

  3. 'Bwagaoia vill., Misima.'
    'Display of wealth during a bagi exchange.' Large stone adze and various carved objects. See Albox folder for copy of image.

  4. 'Misima Is., S.E. Papua.'
    'Mat made of pandanus, introduced from Fiji for mat making. Local species not suitable for fire mats (an introduced culture). Less than 40 years old.' Close-up photo of a pandanus mat.



Places mentioned: Misima Is. (PNG), Papua (PNG), Fiji, Baiyau village (PNG), Bwagaoia vill. (PNG).

Creator: Harry K Bartlett
Control: AA 21/13/10/1 - 4
Date Range:  1933  -  1933
Quantity:    4   Photographs
Formats: Mounted Photographic Prints
Series:  AA21/13