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The Mark
The Manu'a star — the eight-rayed symbol from the American Samoa flag, reserved exclusively for this drop. Embroidered, hand-finished, numbered. It will not appear on any other drop.
The companion island across the date line, and the founder's own line — a direct descendant of the Tulifua family of American Samoa. Same ocean, same family, same language. The next drop is forthcoming for 2027, marked with the Manu'a star.
The next drop · to be revealed.
| Territory | American Samoa |
|---|---|
| Capital | Pago Pago |
| Island | Tutuila |
| Coordinates | 14°16'S 170°42'W |
| Reserved motif | The Manu'a star |
| Drop | 002 · edition of 250 |
Same ocean; same language; same family across the date line. The next drop is forthcoming for 2027.
The Manu'a star — the eight-rayed symbol from the American Samoa flag, reserved exclusively for this drop. Embroidered, hand-finished, numbered. It will not appear on any other drop.
Built for the warmer climate — a lighter make than the first drop. Material and color sourcing in progress with the Saoluafata workroom.
Two Starlink terminals deployed in Tutuila in Year Two; sites chosen with community partners. $10 from every piece continues to fund Tagaloa Connect.
The next drop is small — 250 pieces, same as Drop 001. Waitlist members get 24 hours of early access before the public drop, the story behind it the day before it ships, and the option to match a Tutuila terminal directly.
Where the Mao title was given, under the Tagaloa family. The home anchor — and where Tagaloa Connect deploys first.
Upolu heritage