Picture No | 10513746 |
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Description | Inter-village cricket match in Fiji |
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A scene from an inter-village cricket (or Kirikiti, as it was pronounced locally) match on the island of Fiji, as described in Lieut.-Colonel T.R.St-Johnston's book, 'South Sea Reminiscences'. In order to distinguish themselves from the opposition, the Loma Loma A team have cut their hair in a unique style, shaving one half of the head, and leaving the other side long.
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Source | Drawing by A Forestier in Illustrated London News, 15 July 1922 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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