Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE The most unusual and extraordinary ceremony observed was the Inasi, which took place at Mua from 8-9 July. Its meaning was not fully understood, and the descriptions that Cook and Anderson have left us do not help to make it any less mysterious. It was centered upon the son of Fatafehi Paulah, who was Tu'i Tonga, the sacred King of Tonga, and was probably performed in honor of his coming of age. Cook recorded that the 'occasion of this ceremony was him [Paulaho] and his son eating together, a thing that had never yet been done.' Whatever the meaning of the ceremony, food, particularly in the form of yams, played a significant part. In a long trail either in pairs or individually with the sticks over their shoulers, they approached a shelter of small hut, in which Paulaho, his son, and other people of distinction were seated. Anderson termed it the 'royal Canopy.' This Inasi ceremony is illustrated in this engraving of the official account. The drawing for it is no longer known, but it was included in Webber's catalogue. After the first night of the ceremony Anderson returned to the place the following morning, with the intention of gaining some more 'information on their religious and political opinions.' In this he was frustrated for the second part of the event 'did not begin till the afternoon.' It is likely that during this morning excursion, Anderson was accompanied by Webber, for only then Webber could have made his drawing of the venue of the ceremony devoid of people.A nice Koa wood frame is available for this print at extra shipping cost. Please enquire about this if desired. Please email any questions -
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