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Photo #: NH 58042

Samoan Siva Siva dancers


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 Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 25 November 2006