| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART94140 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 76.6 cm x 57.4 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pen, brush, ink and wash on paper |
| Maker |
eX de Medici |
| Place made | Australia: Australian Capital Territory, Canberra, Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal |
| Date made | 2009 |
| Conflict |
Solomon Islands (RAMSI), 2003-2013 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
|
Royal Tongan Marines Hair Day
Description
The military component of the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) is a Combined Task Force (CTF) that is comprised of troops from Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tonga. The Royal Tongans are trained by the United States Marines. They have adopted many of the Marines rituals, including the weekly hair cut of a flat top and closely cropped sides. This haircut is taking place outside one of the accommodation demountables at the Guadalcanal Beach Resort (GBR). GBR is the main base for the military and police forces of RAMSI.