Cannibal-land: Adventures with a camera in the New Hebrides

Name: Cannibal-land: Adventures with a camera in the New Hebrides
Author: Martin Johnson

By Martin Johnson

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An expedition narrative by a cameraman and his companion recounts travels through the New Hebrides, documenting remote island communities on Malekula and Espiritu Santo. Encounters include meetings with local leaders such as Nagapate, village life, ritual dances and painted warriors, head-curing and mummification practices, and episodes of cannibal feasting as reported or witnessed. The author describes screening motion pictures to islanders, photographs of distinctive groups like the so-called monkey people and long-head communities, and offers observational reflections on cultural contact and the ethics of representing indigenous customs.

About the Author

Martin Johnson

Martin Johnson was an American explorer and photographer known for his adventurous travels in the South Seas and the Pacific Islands. His notable works include "Cannibal-land: Adventures with a Camera in the New Hebrides," which captures his experiences and observations in the culturally rich and diverse New Hebrides archipelago. He also co-authored "Through the South Seas with Jack London," detailing his journeys alongside the famous author. Johnson's writings and photographs provide valuable insights into the landscapes and peoples of the regions he explored, contributing to the literary and cultural understanding of early 20th-century Pacific exploration.