On Savaii. The largest island in Western Samoa. Children playing in the thick tropical rainforest. Matavai village. Dignified old men make speeches and use a fly whisk. Vaipouli village. Boys, wearing Siapo, primitive clothing made from ...
A traditional Polynesian ceremonial exchange. A party of villagers from the island of Upolu visit the island of Savii to ceremonially exchange food, gifts and speeches. A watch-tower for catching shoals of fish. Harbour scenes at Pago Pago ...
The making of taufolo from bread-fruit. Women make thatch panels from sugar cane leaf. Making of cord from strands from a coconut husk. Old men plait the cord. Cooking of cuttlefish (or small octopus) in its own ink. Thatched panels are ...
Material from films nos 1-4 and 9-13 is included in films nos. 5-7.
Material from films nos 1-4 and 9-13 is included in films nos. 5-7.
Material from films nos. 1-4 and 9-13 is included in films nos. 5-7.
Young fishermen, some wearing diving goggles, set up poles in the sea and drape chicken wire round them to act as fish fences. Ceremonial scenes with the exchange of food, speeches and goods at the election of a middle aged Samoan to a ...
Material from films nos. 1-4 and 9-13 is included in films nos. 5-7.
