Webber, John, 1751-1793 :A dance in Otaheite. J. Webber del. J. K. Sherwin sculp. [London, 1784]

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Title

Webber, John, 1751-1793 :A dance in Otaheite. J. Webber del. J. K. Sherwin sculp. [London, 1784]

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Collection

TAPUHI

Description

A scene in Tahiti, in 1777, with two men and two women dancing before a hut, spectators on either side. Three drummers are in the background under the shelter of the hut, with a fourth person clapping the rhythm. The dancers appear to be standing on a large woven mat. Banana palms, breadfruit trees and coconut palms can be seen in the background. Other Titles - Tahiti Extended Title - From: Cook, J. A voyage to the Pacific Ocean ...(London, Strahan, 1784)

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Date created

1777 - 1784

Creator

Webber, John, 1751-1793 / Sherwin, John Keyse, 1751-1790

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22445824

Locations

Tahiti

Related subjects

Cook, James, 1728-1779 / Voyages, 3rd, 1776-1779 / Clothing and dress / French Polynesia / Tahiti (Island) / Folk dancing, Tahitian / Musical instruments / Drum / Bananas / Coconut palm / Breadfruit / Dwellings / Tahiti

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