|
Volume 5 11 |
 |
A–Z |  |
ON THE SHORE OF THE RUBIANA LAGOON
| Whilst more elaborate and imposing than the general run of native dwelling-houses in the Solomon Islands, this is an excellent illustration of the method of construction. The roof, thatched with palm and pandanus leaves, is supported on a row of posts, and much artistic taste is shown in the elaborate colour scheme of dyed and plaited palm-leaves composing the front of the building |
"THE HOTTEST ISLAND IN THE SHARKIEST WATER IN MELANESIA!"
| This enticing appellation, together with that of "Chief centre of the Head-hunters," should render unnecessary any further description of the small (about fifteen miles round) island of Savo, lying to the north-west of Guadalcanar. With the acceptance of Christianity and the spread of trade, the sinister reputation of the Savoans as head-hunters is steadily disappearing |