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Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 October 1978Vol. 49, No. 10

Sland Tattoo

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Sland Tattoo

Cover: Western Samoan Makesi Tito photographed by Bruce Moss on Fagamalo Bay near his home in Avao, Savaii. At his feet is his paupau (canoe) which he made himself.