John Frum
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John Frum is a figure associated with cargo cults on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu. He is often depicted as an American World War II serviceman who will bring wealth and prosperity to the people if t
A John Frum gathering area
A ceremonial cross of the John Frum cargo cult, Tanna, New Hebrides (now Vanuatu), 1967
Attenborough's photograph of an effigy of John Frum alongside a model aircraft, 1960.
A John Frum cargo cult ceremonial flag-raising
Tanna (island)
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Tanna is an island in southern Vanuatu. Tanna is the most populous island of Tafea Province, and the third most populous in the country. It is home to five indigenous languages, which also rank among
John Frum
…John Frum (also called Jon Frum, John Brum, and John Prum) is a figure associated with cargo cults on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu (formerly the New Hebrides). He is often depicted as an American World War II serviceman who will bring wealth and prosperity to the people…
1905 postcard of Tanna natives.
The active volcano, Mount Yasur, at dusk.
Children from Yakel Village.
Coast of Tanna after rain.