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Cocoa from Upolu
Harvesting coconuts on the island of Upolu
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Cocoa Coconuts Harvesting Pacific Samoa 1902 Upolu
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of traditional life on the beautiful island of Upolu in Samoa during the early 20th century. The image depicts local villagers engaged in the time-honored practice of coconut harvesting, a vital aspect of the island's agricultural heritage. Located in the Pacific Ocean, Upolu is the largest and most populous island in Samoa. Its fertile volcanic soil and tropical climate have long made it a rich source of natural resources, particularly coconuts. For generations, the people of Upolu have relied on the coconut palm tree as a staple of their diet and economy. In this photograph, we see a group of men and women standing atop the lush green hillsides of Upolu, their figures silhouetted against the bright blue sky. They wear traditional Samoan attire, with colorful mats wrapped around their waists and intricately woven headpieces adorning their heads. In their hands, they hold long, curved knives, poised to harvest ripe coconuts from the towering palms. The scene is one of quiet productivity, as the villagers work together to gather the precious nuts that will sustain them throughout the year. The coconuts will be used for a variety of purposes, from making oil for cooking and fuel, to producing copra for export, and even creating tools and utensils from the hard shells. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Upolu and its people, a time when life was closely tied to the rhythms of the land and the sea. It serves as a reminder of the resilience and ingenuity of communities that have thrived in some of the most beautiful and challenging environments on Earth.
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