Tongan Collection

Kitione Lave 21 yrs old Tongan heavy weight boxer May 1955

Kitione Lave 21years old Tongan heavyweight boxer Sept 1958

Page 214. A Flute, from Otaheite, it is said to be sounded from the performers nose;drum, from Tongataboo
5670088 Page 214. A Flute, from Otaheite, it is said to be sounded from the performers nose; drum, from Tongataboo, it is a hollow tube of cane; an Adze from New Zealand

Page 217. Mouth organs, from the Friendly Isles;dancing man, carved in wood at the Sandwich Islands
5670091 Page 217. Mouth organs, from the Friendly Isles; dancing man, carved in wood at the Sandwich Islands, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

Page 216. A Sauce, boat, from King Georges Sound;fishing hook, from the Friendly Islands;head of a whale spear
5670090 Page 216. A Sauce, boat, from King Georges Sound; fishing hook, from the Friendly Islands; head of a whale spear, from King Georges Sound, the point is of shell

Australasian and Oceanic Races (colour litho)
5233440 Australasian and Oceanic Races (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Australasian and Oceanic Races)

F. 7 Poulaho, King of the Friendly Islands, drinking Kava, c. 1773-84 (w / c)
5671362 F.7 Poulaho, King of the Friendly Islands, drinking Kava, c.1773-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

F. 5 A Night Dance by Men, in Hapaee, c. 1773-84 (w / c)
5671356 F.5 A Night Dance by Men, in Hapaee, c.1773-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

Page 20 A large sailing canoe of the Friendly Islands, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash)
5670273 Page 20 A large sailing canoe of the Friendly Islands, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library

F. 8 A Fiatooka, or Morai in Tongataboo, c. 1773-84 (w / c)
5671365 F.8 A Fiatooka, or Morai in Tongataboo, c.1773-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

F. 10 King fisher. Friendly Islands, 1772-75 (w / c)
5670768 F.10 King fisher. Friendly Islands, 1772-75 (w/c) by Smith, Isaac (1753-1831); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: South Sea birds)

Tonga, Pacific Ocean - Vava u Harbour, Canoe Racing and Nukuleka Beach. Date: circa 1910

Page 24 The Bay of Amsterdam, Friendly Islands, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670279 Page 24 The Bay of Amsterdam, Friendly Islands, 1768-75 (w/c) by Roberts, Henry (1756-96); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Page 21 A Fishing canoe of the Friendly Islands, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670274 Page 21 A Fishing canoe of the Friendly Islands, 1768-75 (w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Les Peuples Sauvages (engraving)
2783143 Les Peuples Sauvages (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Peuples Sauvages)

Kitione Lave 21 years old Tongan Heavy weight boxer reading the lesson at a methodist church suday evening service in Doncaster Dec 1955

TONGAN BOXING 1870
Pugilism in the Pacific as a crowd of Tongans fight during the Tow Tow festival. Date: 1870

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Tonga, Nuku Alofa, The Royal Palace, official residence of the Tongan Royal family

A Tongan woman, with scarlet hibiscus blossoms in her hair, 1902. Artist: JJ Lister
A Tongan woman, with scarlet hibiscus blossoms in her hair, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Tonga, c1885. Artist: Canedi Barberis
Tonga, c1885

Australian Inhabitants, 1800-1850. Artist: G Mutzel
Australian Inhabitants, 1800-1850. Far from being one homogenous race, at the time of European settlement in the 18th century, the estimated 750

Mataboulais de Tahofa, 1848. A native of Tonga. An engraving from the Natural History of Man, by James Cowles Prichard, published by Hippolyte Bailliere, (London, third edition, 1848)

Bobby Gleason the manager of Nino Valdes talks with Kitione Lave Feb 1957

A Large Tree at Nukualofa, Tonga Islands (Left); a Tongan Village, Vavau, Tonga Islands (Right)

King George of Tonga (Left); Office of the fiji Times, Levuka, Fiji Islands
King George of Tonga (Left); Office of the " fiji Times, " Levuka, Fiji Islands (Centre); Princess Anaziene, Granddaughter of Prince George of Tonga (Right)

Various Dancing Costumes Worn at Nakello, Fiji, illustration from The Voyage of H
XZL150457 Various Dancing Costumes Worn at Nakello, Fiji, illustration from The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (litho) by Hanhart

Kingdom of Tonga, Vava u Islands, Neiafu. Local produce market, pineapples

A Large Tree At Nukualofa
A Large Tree At NUKualofa, Tonga Islands (left); A Tongan Village, Vavau, Tonga Islands (right)

King George of Tonga (Left); Office of the fiji Times, Levuka, Fiji Islands
King George of Tonga (Left); Office of the " fiji Times, " Levuka, Fiji Islands (Centre); Princess Anaziene, Granddaughter of Prince George of Tonga (Right)

A Tongan Village, Tonga Date: circa 1920s

Framework of a Tongan House
The basic framework of a Tongan House, Tonga, Pacific

Tongan Women Box C1830
Two bare-breasted Tongan women fight it out as a predominantly male crowd enjoys the fun

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"Exploring the Rich Culture of Tonga: From Boxing Champions to Traditional Artifacts" Kitione Lave, a 21-year-old Tongan heavyweight boxer, made waves in the boxing world during May 1955. His remarkable skills and dedication earned him recognition as one of the rising stars in the sport. Fast forward to September 1958, and Kitione Lave continued to dominate the ring with his impressive strength and technique. Delving deeper into Tongan culture, we uncover fascinating artifacts that shed light on their history. On page 214, we find a flute from Otaheite known for its unique sound produced through the performer's nose. Another intriguing item is a drum from Tongataboo—a hollow cane tube used for rhythmic beats. Moving on to page 217, mouth organs from the Friendly Isles catch our attention along with a beautifully carved wooden dancing man from the Sandwich Islands dating back to 1810-17. Page 216 showcases more intriguing objects such as a sauce boat from King Georges Sound and fishing hooks from the Friendly Islands. Notably, there is also an awe-inspiring head of a whale spear with its point crafted out of shell—an exquisite piece reflecting both artistry and functionality. The Australasian and Oceanic Races are depicted in vibrant color lithographs capturing their diverse beauty. Focusing on Tonga specifically, we witness Poulaho—King of the Friendly Islands—engaging in traditional Kava drinking ceremonies circa1773-84 (w/c). Additionally, captivating night dances by women (c. 1773-84 w/c) and men (c. 1773-84 w/c) showcase their vibrant cultural expressions. Turning our attention towards transportation methods prevalent in ancient times, page 20 presents us with an intricate pen & ink wash drawing depicting a large sailing canoe commonly found in friendly islands between1768-75. Lastly, we encounter F.