New Hebrides / Espiritu
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New Hebrides / Espiritu
New Hebrides: natives and yam shed at Espiritu Santo
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Hebrides Natives Pacific Santo Shed Espiritu
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This evocative photograph captures the daily life of the native people of the New Hebrides Islands, specifically at Espiritu Santo, in the early 20th century. The image shows a group of islanders gathered around a yam shed, their faces expressing a sense of community and camaraderie as they work together. Yam farming was a significant aspect of the traditional economy and culture of the New Hebrides, with the large tubers being a staple food source. The New Hebrides, also known as the New Caledonia Islands, are located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. This region has a rich and complex history, with a diverse population made up of indigenous Melanesian peoples, Europeans, and other Pacific Islanders. The islands were first explored by Europeans in the late 18th century, and over the following centuries, various European powers, including France and the United Kingdom, claimed sovereignty over different parts of the archipelago. By the early 1900s, European influence was beginning to have a significant impact on the New Hebrides. This photograph, taken in 1908, offers a glimpse into the traditional way of life that was soon to be transformed by the encroachment of European colonialism. The yam shed serves as a reminder of the importance of agriculture and communal labor in the lives of the native people, as well as the resilience and adaptability of their culture in the face of external pressures. The New Hebrides were not officially colonized until 1906, when France and the United Kingdom signed a treaty dividing the islands between them. The islands gained their independence in 1980, and today are known as Vanuatu. This photograph serves as an important historical record of a time and place that is now largely forgotten, and offers a window into the lives of the people who called the New Hebrides home over a century ago.
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