Circa 1944 – Collection of 20 vernacular photographs of life on a Melanesian Island during World War II.
Melanesia: Circa 1944. Unbound. These 20 photographs of Melanesian life in the Pacific, no doubt taken by an American serviceman during World War II, so probably from Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, or New Caledonia. All measure approximately 3½” x 2¾”. Mix of matt and glossy finishes. None are captioned. Many have very faint traces of album mounts.
In addition to the de reguer images of topless women and maidens, the collection also includes photographs of warriors, a “big man,” ceremonies, preparation for a pig roast, a war canoe, a straw-roofed shelter, and downed Japanese airplanes.
. Very good. Item #010352Price: $175.00