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Pisupo Lua Afe (Corned Beef 2000)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Pisupo Lua Afe is an artwork created by Samoan artist Michel Tuffery. It consists of a can of corned beef that has been pierced with a traditional Samoan war club and then suspended from the ceiling. The artwork explores themes of cultural identity, globalization, and the impact of colonialism on Pacific Island nations.

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