Le Guillou, Elie Jean Francois, b. 1806 :Danse des femmes de Nouka Hiva a bord de la Zelee. Legrand d'apres E. Le Guillou [del]; lith Rigo freres et C[ompagn]ie r. Richer. [Paris, Berquet et Petion, 1844].

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Le Guillou, Elie Jean Francois, b. 1806 :Danse des femmes de Nouka Hiva a bord de la Zelee. Legrand d'apres E. Le Guillou [del]; lith Rigo freres et C[ompagn]ie r. Richer. [Paris, Berquet et Petion, 1844].

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Scene aboard Dumont d'Urville's vessel the Zelee in the Marquesas Islands, showing a circle of seated women, their arms raised in a dance. The women are wearing loincloths or skirts and are tattooed. They are watched by French sailors and others travelling with Dumont d'Urville. Other Titles - Dance of the women of Nouka Hiva, Marquesas Islands, on board the Zelee. Extended Title - From: Le Guillou, E. J

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Date created

1837 - 1840

Creator

Le Guillou, Elie Jean Francois, 1806-

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http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23107415

Locations

Marquesas Islands

Related subjects

Dumont d'Urville, Jules Sebastien Cesar, 1790-1842 / La Zelee (Ship) / Dance / French Polynesia / Marquesas Islands / French / Pacific Area / Passenger quarters / Tattooing / Clothing and dress / Sailors

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