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#Tongatapu

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Ans Westra (POTD)

Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 1963
Dancing boys, two in the foreground, and a number obscured, with one fully visible to the left. The boys have woven hats from coconut palm leaves, and seed pod anklets, they have woven skirts over their shorts. Each boy is dancing with a wooden spear held out flat in front of them.

#Nukualofa #Tonga #moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Dance #Indigenouspeoples #Spears #Performances #Nukualofa(Tonga) #Tongan #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #silver #gelatinsilverprints #worksofart #Contemporary #Tongatapu

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In this black and white photograph, a group of young boys are engaged in what appears to be traditional dancing. They wear grass skirts made from palm leaves over their shorts, which gives them an earthy look that blends with the natural surroundings. The boys' heads are adorned with woven hats crafted from coconut palm fronds, adding another layer of authenticity and cultural significance to their attire. In addition to the hats, they also have seed pod anklets on their feet, which likely serve as both a decorative element and an indicator of social status within their community. Each boy is actively participating in the dance by wielding wooden spears held out flat in front of them. The way these boys are dressed suggests that this activity may be part of a cultural celebration or ceremony. Although it's challenging to discern specific facial expressions, we can infer from their body language and focus on one another that they're fully immersed in the moment. This photo captures not only an interesting snapshot of traditional dance but also provides insight into the rich customs and traditions held by these young boys' community during 1963.
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Ans Westra (POTD)

Longoteme, Tonga 1963
A man (left) sits on a fallen tree trunk, a young unclothed girl (right) stands in front of a young boy who is squatting and holding the tail of a puppy. Another puppy is sitting directly facing the children. In the centre foreground a pot is on an open fire. In the background is a fale with wooden stick walls and coconut palm leaf woven roofing. A paddle (centre) is leaning against the fale.

#Longoteme #Tonga #moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Children #Campfires #Cauldrons #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #silver #gelatinsilverprints #worksofart #Contemporary #Tongatapu

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A black and white photo showing three individuals, including two children with various animals in a rural setting. One man sits on a tree stump to the left of another seated person who is behind him, while an unclothed child stands beside them interacting with other puppies that are present in this outdoor scene which seems to be from Longoteme, Tonga 1963.
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Ans Westra (POTD)

Longoteme, Tonga 1963
A large breadfruit tree dominates the right foreground. Two boys ride a horse bareback, with a full sack sitting in front of the front boy. There are three fale visible, one obscured behind the breadfruit tree, one in the background and the other to the left. A tree stump and two tree trunks are in front of the left fale. A couple of small woven mats are lying near the stump.

#Longoteme #Tonga #moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Horses #Horsebackriding #Trees #Villages #Tongan #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #silver #gelatinsilverprints #worksofart #Contemporary #Tongatapu

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A black and white photograph of a rural scene with two boys riding on the back of a horse. One boy is sitting atop, while the other holds onto his shoulders for stability. They are passing by traditional thatched huts in what appears to be a village setting surrounded by trees. The larger breadfruit tree stands prominently on the right side.
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Ans Westra (POTD)

Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 1963
Two girls sit cross-legged on a woven mat. Girl (left) has a young child on her lap. The girl (right) is beating paper mulberry bark on a large log with a small wooden mallet to make ngatu (tapa cloth). They are sitting underneath a fale.

#Nukualofa #Tonga #moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Girls #Manners&customs #Indigenouspeoples #Infants #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #silver #gelatinsilverprints #worksofart #Contemporary #Tongan #Textiles #Tongatapu

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Two girls sit cross-legged on a woven mat, with one of them holding a young child in her lap. The girl to the right is using a small wooden mallet to beat paper mulberry bark on a large log as part of making ngatu (tapa cloth), while she sits under a traditional fale structure made from woven materials.
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Ans Westra (POTD)

Longoteme, Tonga. 1963
Eleven women with seven young children are seated cross-legged on coconut palm leaves in a semi circle. One woman in the centre of the circle is pouring water into a kava bowl which another woman is making. They are seated beneath a breadfruit tree. In the background is a fale with weaved coconut palm leaf thatching for the sides and roofing.

#Longoteme #Tonga #moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Women #Children #Leaves #Palms #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #silver #gelatinsilverprints #worksofart #Contemporary #Tongatapu

api.digitalnz.org/records/1683

A group of eleven women and seven children are gathered in a semi-circle outdoors, sitting on coconut palm leaves. The setting appears to be rural with thatched huts visible in the background. One woman is pouring water into a kava bowl while another stirs it, suggesting they may be preparing for a traditional ceremony or gathering. A breadfruit tree provides shade over their heads.
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Ans Westra (POTD)

Longoteme, Tonga 1963
Woman (mother) and four young children. Woman sitting on a low wooden stool dressing a child (right). A young boy (centre left) squats on the stool holding a coconut. A young girl is in the foregound and another boy is partly obscured behind her. They are directly in front of the entry to a fale.

#Longoteme #Tonga #Tongan #moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Children #Coconuts #Women #Tables #Basins #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #silver #gelatinsilverprints #worksofart #Contemporary #Tongatapu

api.digitalnz.org/records/1682

This black and white photograph depicts a scene from Longoteme, Tonga in 1963. A woman is sitting on a low wooden stool outdoors, engaged with one of her young children who she appears to be dressing or caring for using cloth draped over the child's torso. To her left sits another young boy squatting on the same bench holding a coconut close to his chest. Directly in front of them stands a young girl wearing a white dress looking towards something outside of the frame with an attentive expression, while to their right is yet another small child who seems slightly obscured and focused elsewhere. Behind this group, there's partial visibility of what appears to be part of a wooden structure resembling a traditional fale (a type of house), constructed from wood and possibly thatch or other natural materials. The setting suggests an outdoor rural environment with lush greenery visible in the background hinting at tropical vegetation typical of Tongan landscapes. The image captures a candid, everyday moment reflecting on the daily lives of these individuals within their community during that era.
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Ans Westra (POTD)

Longoteme, Tonga. 1963
Two young girls are walking (from left to right) with a young child in each of their arms. The girl (left) has a dark blanket about her and the child; the girl (right) has a white blanket wrapped around her and the child. There are two fale in the near distance. The branches of a breadfruit tree are visible to the right.

#Longoteme #Tonga #Tongan #moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Girls #Infants #Blankets #Indigenouspeoples #Tongatapu(Tonga) #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #silver #gelatinsilverprints #worksofart #Contemporary #Tongatapu

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This image depicts two individuals, likely children given their size and the context provided. On the left, one child is being carried with a dark blanket wrapped around them both. The child on the right is being carried under a white blanket that covers both of them as well. They are walking barefoot across what appears to be a dirt road or path, suggesting an outdoor rural setting. In the background, there is a fale, which is a traditional hut often found in Tongan culture. To the right, parts of a breadfruit tree can be seen, indicating the presence of vegetation. The overall scene captures a moment of daily life in a traditional village environment.
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Ans Westra (POTD)

Longoteme, Tonga. 1963
Man (left) and woman (right) sit cross-legged on the ground while working in a kitchen. The man dressed in dark trousers is peeling green bananas with a machete. The woman dressed in white dress is peeling tapioca with a kitchen knife.

#Longoteme #Tonga #moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Kitchens #Machetes #Knives #Cookery #Ethnicgroups #Tongatapu(Tonga) #Tongan #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #silver #gelatinsilverprints #worksofart #Contemporary #Tongatapu

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In the image, there are two individuals seated on the ground. The man is situated on the left side of the frame and appears to be engaged in peeling bananas with a machete. On the other hand, the woman is positioned on the right, and she seems to be involved in peeling tapioca using a kitchen knife. They are both dressed in casual attire suitable for outdoor activities. The setting around them appears to be a natural environment, possibly an outdoor kitchen or cooking area.
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Ans Westra (POTD)

Longoteme, Tonga 1963.
Two girls are washing clothes. Girl (left) is sitting cross-legged on coconut palm leaves and is washing from a large tin bowl. Girl (right) is seated on a long stool and is washing using a wash board in a large tin tub. There is a large kettle in the foreground and a dog with its front paws behind them drinking from a different large tin tub.

#Longoteme #Tonga #moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Laundry #Basins #Women #Villages #Kettles #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #silver #gelatinsilverprints #worksofart #Contemporary #Tongatapu

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This image depicts a scene of traditional laundry practices. Two girls are seated on the ground, engaged in washing clothes. The girl on the left is using a large metal bowl filled with water and some detergent to scrub her clothes, while the girl on the right is using a washboard to clean hers in a larger metal tub. Both of them appear focused on their task. In the foreground, there's a large kettle, likely used for boiling water or steaming clothing. Behind them, a dog is drinking from another large metal tub, adding a casual and domestic atmosphere to the scene. The image captures a moment of everyday life in a location that seems to be a rural setting, possibly in a village or a community where traditional washing methods are still commonly used.
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Archaeology News :verified:

New research reveals first Pacific cities founded in 300 CE, much older than previously thought

A new study published in the Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory has revealed compelling evidence indicating that the first Pacific cities emerged much earlier than previously believed...

More information: archaeologymag.com/2024/04/fir

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New research reveals first Pacific cities founded in 300 CE, much older than previously thought
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De Archeoloog

Een van de eerste steden in de #Stille #Oceaan is veel eerder gesticht dan onderzoekers dachten. Het gaat om een stad op het eiland #Tongatapu in het zuidelijke deel van het Koninkrijk #Tonga die rond 300 n. Chr. werd gebouwd. Dat is 700 jaar eerder dan tot nu toe werd gedacht.
curioctopus.nl/read/51770/de-o

Curioctopus.nl · De ontdekking van nieuwe nederzettingen dwingt historici een stapje terug te doen: “ze zijn 700 jaar ouder”Wat is de werkelijke leeftijd van de oude steden in de Stille Oceaan? Uit een onderzoek is gebleken dat ze veel ouder zijn dan eerder werd gedacht. Dit is wat er in detail is ontdekt en hoe.
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