Man climbing coconut tree, Anatom, ca.1890

Description:
“Method for climbing cocoa-nut trees to get the young nut for drinking. School house at the side.” Exterior view of palm trees and a thatched schoolhouse behind a wooden fence. A man climbs the trunk of the nearest tree with arms and legs outstretched. Coconut milk and cream are also used to flavour many dishes in the New Hebrides [Vanuatu]. AnatomOceaniaTafea ProvinceVanuatu
Display date:
circa 1890
Location:
Vanuatu
Format:
image
Collections:
Digital Public Library of America
Contributors:
University of Southern California Digital Library
Publisher:
University of Southern California. Libraries
Content partner:
University of Southern California Digital Library
Availability:
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