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National Geographic : 1974 May
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ACK to the Stone Age: Convinced that Tanna's changing culture has enraged John Frum, some islanders seek a return to traditional costume and ritual. At the recently revived cere mony called nekowiar, once held on the island every year or so, Tannese feast, dance, and sing, then each guest selects a slain pig to take home (left). During the revelry, Tannese men reminisce over a photo of a wartime friend and construction foreman they call "Tom Navy" (above), a U.S. serviceman who paid them and issued supplies, unknowingly acting out John Frum's role. Celebrants asked me to take a group portrait (below) to show Frum they have re-adopted old ways. Tanna Awaits the Coming of John Frum 711
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