Klinkmüller Family Collection , photographer Gustav Klinkmüller
This image shows people of a ta ’ alolo – aumaga and matai – presenting cooked pigs at Mulinu ’ u ’. The 10 th anniversary celebrations were marred by frequent heavy rain . A dramatic rain cloud looms in the distance . Many members of the presenting group hold unopened umbrellas while numerous other ones can be seen hoisted above the spectators .
Vice Governor Schultz sits in the main row 4 th from the right beside paramount chief Mata ’ afa Iosefo . Governor Wilhelm Solf , attending one of his last ceremonial occasions before heading back to Germany , can perhaps be seen behind Dr Schultz in the shade wearing a peaked white cap .
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