Parkinson, Sydney, 1745-1771 :The head of a native of Otaheite, with the face curiously tataow'd; and the wry manner of defying their enemies as practis'd by the people of that & the neighbouring islands. S. Parkinson del. R. B. Godfrey sc. London, 1784.

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Title

Parkinson, Sydney, 1745-1771 :The head of a native of Otaheite, with the face curiously tataow'd; and the wry manner of defying their enemies as practis'd by the people of that & the neighbouring islands. S. Parkinson del. R. B. Godfrey sc. London, 1784.

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Collection

TAPUHI

Description

Head and shoulders portraits of two Tahitian men, both wearing woven garments. The man on the left has tattoo showing on his right jaw and lower cheek; the one on the right has his mouth drawn down to one side and up on the other, so that it appears diagonal. Parkinson was the artist on Captain Cook's voyage to the South Pacific in 1769. Other Titles - Tahiti, tattooed Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, hand-coloured, 225 x 275 mm

Format

Image

Date created

1769 - 1784

Creator

Parkinson, Sydney, 1745-1771 / Godfrey, Richard Bernard, 1728-

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23127801

Locations

Tahiti

Related subjects

Cook, James, 1728-1779 / Voyages, 1st, 1768-1771 / Tahiti (French Polynesia : Island) / Social life and customs / Clothing and dress / French Polynesia / Tahiti (Island) / Men, Tahitian / Tahiti

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