Sacred Texts -- Pacific Islander Religions

Te Pito Te Henua, or Easter Island: The Native Dance

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Just as the traditions are cherished and repeated from father to son, the native dances are remembered and held in esteem, although never publicly practiced. Mr. Salmon secured the services of the "star performers" and we were fortunately enabled to witness the peculiarities of the native dance at his house at Viahu, on the eve of our departure from the island.

Te Pito Te Henua, or Easter Island: The Native Dance

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