Locality.—-Lat. 12° 30´ S. Long. 169° E.
Population.—About five hundred.
In Tikopia the locality is nearly Kelænonesian; whilst the physiognomy and language are Amphinesian; and of the two Amphinesian branches, most probably Polynesian.
On the other hand, they use the bow and arrow, and raise cicatrices by burning—both of which habits are Kelænonesian.
FOTUNA.
Synonym.—Erronan. A few miles east from Tanna, a Kelænonesian Island.
IMMER.
Synonym.—Muia. Ditto.
The locality creates the interest for these two islets. They are not only isolated from the other parts of Polynesia, but are portions of another geographical area.