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National Anthropological Archives
Guide to Painting of Samoan dwellings (fales)
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS391882
- Creators:
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Unknown
- Dates:
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undated
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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1 Paintings (visual works)19 x 16 inches
- Repository:
- Container:
- 391882
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one (1) painting depicting three Samoan dwellings or fales.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Administration
Custodial History
Donated to the United States National Museum by Phelps Phelps, governor of American Samoa (1951-1952), in 1952. Transferred from the object collections of the Department of Anthropology to the National Anthropological Archives in August 1971.
Using the Collection
Preferred Citation
Painting of Samoan dwellings (fales) (MS 391882), National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Access to the collection requires an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use
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More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA INV 09126300
USNM Accession 194095
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Works of art | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Paintings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Oceania | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Samoa | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Samoans | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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