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NH 58042 Samoan Siva Siva dancers

Photo #: NH 58042 Samoan Siva Siva dancers
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Title: Samoan Siva Siva dancers
Description: Perform on board USS Seattle (CA-11) at Pago Pago, Samoa, 2 September 1925. These young women were members of Chief Mauga's party. Then-Commander Chester W. Nimitz, USN, described them as follows: Their costume consists of Navy neckerchiefs, tapa skirts and beads, and they dance with easy grace and absolute lack of self consciousness. Collection of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 58042
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