Palau--History--Pictorial works;Taro
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Roy Simonson standing in a taro patch, March 20, 1948
Description provided by photographer Roy Simonson reads: "Taro patch bordered by a related coarser and larger plant called "prak" by the Palauans. This may be the "ti leaves" of Hawaii or "yautia" of Central America. These areas are on the peat bog immediately south of the airfield on Angaur Island. RWS [Roy W. Simonson] included to show scale."
Taro patch with two Palauan children near the hedge, March 14, 1948
Description provided by photographer Roy Simonson reads: "Taro patch on mucky soils near the village of Ulimang, east coast at south end of Arekalong peninsula, Babelthuap Island. Plants in the various patches are in different stages of growth so that harvesting can be continuous. One patch has recently been tilled for more planting. Palm leaves are placed between rows of new plants. Two Palauan boys are coming through hedge in back."