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Raroro

Description:
WWII-Natives/New Guinea. Ink drawing of a native (upper torso, shoulders, and head). Labeled, "Raroro." Maurice explained this native posed for him who worked on a plantation. The British had a number of coconut, and banana plantations; they would put a tax on some of the coastal natives and require the tax payment in money. They would take them... Lae (Papua New Guinea)
Display date:
1944/1945
Location:
Papua New Guinea
Format:
image
Collections:
Digital Public Library of America
Contributors:
Western Oregon University
Content partner:
Western Oregon University
Availability:
Not specified
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