A traditional process, a chief's skin being oiled ahead of his appearance at celebrations of Samoa's 50 years of independence
A traditional process, a chief's skin being oiled ahead of his appearance at the closing ceremony of official celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Samoa becoming an independent state. Mulinu'u, Apia, Upolu, Samoa. Shown live on TV and many other cameras Man who was being oiled (sitting) believed to be Afoafouvale John Moors (based on Samoan newspaper caption)
Size: 2633px × 3957px
Location: Parliament Grounds, Malae Tiafau, Mulinu'u Peninusula, Apia, Upolu, Samoa.
Photo credit: © Mike Robinson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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