1900 Upeti
This is a leaf Upeti from the village of Sala'ilua.

1850 'Elei
This huge 'Elei was created with over fifty rubbings.



1925 Mamanu
This piece is from the village of Leone.

Late 19th Century 'Elei
This piece was created with a leaf rubbing board.

1930 'Elei
This 5 by 5 foot piece was created with a caved wood Upeti.


1900-1910 Upeti
This carved wood Upeti is from Western Samoa.

1838-1842 Mamanu
This piece was collected in 1839 on the United States Exploring Expedition.

19th Century 'Elei

19th Century 'Elei

This piece was created with a leaf Upeti.

1923 Upeti
This is the older leaf style rubbing board.

19th Century 'Elei
This late 19th century 'Elei was created with a Leaf Upeti.

Early 1900 'Elei
Highlighting was done on this piece about 1930.


1900 'Elei

1938 Mamanu
The source of the blue color in this Siapo is unknown.


1926 Mamanu
This piece came from the village of Leone.


Late 1800/ Early 1900 'Elei
This is 4 by 4 foot piece.

1920 Upeti
This is a carved wood rubbing board.

1926 Mamanu
This piece also came from Leone.

1923 Upeti
This is a leaf Upeti from the village of Sala 'ilua.

ARTIST: UNKNOWN 1800-1939

Late 19th Century 'Elei
This piece came fom the village of Sala'ilua.

1875 'Elei
This 'Elei was created with a leaf Upeti and then highlighted.


19th Century Upeti
This is an older leaf Upeti.


19th Century 'Elei
This 'Elei is from the village of Sala 'ilua.

Early 1900 'Elei
This piece was made with an older style leaf Upeti.

Pre-1920 'Elei

1920 Mamanu

1910 'Elei
Small Siapo 'Elei also called Vala

1920 Upeti
This piece is carved on the back of the previous piece.

19th Century 'Elei
This piece was created with an older leaf Upeti.

Early 1900's 'Elei
Small Siapo 'Elei also called Vala.


Late 19th Century 'Elei
This piece was created with a leaf rubbing board. It was featured on the cover of Mary Pritchard's book.

1875 'Elei
This piece was created using the other side of the rubbing board used to create the previous piece.