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Black-streaked faces ‘fake’ history?

Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

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Black-streaked faces ‘fake’ history?
A letter writer has questioned the used of black streaked or painted faces in the Te Maeva Nui performances. Pictured is the Mauke group. 18090209

Dear Editor, Are reo tupuna/pe'e performances at Te Maeva Nui the Cook Islands version of the Black & White Minstrel show?

Dear Editor, Are reo tupuna/pe'e performances at Te Maeva Nui the Cook Islands version of the Black & White Minstrel show?


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