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Webber, John, 1751-1793 :A man of the Sandwich Islands dancing. J. Webber del. C. Grignion sculp. [London, 1784]

Webber, John, 1751-1793 :A man of the Sandwich Islands dancing. J. Webber del. C. Grignion sculp. [London, 1784]
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Webber, John, 1751-1793 :A man of the Sandwich Islands dancing. J. Webber del. C. Grignion sculp. [London, 1784]
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Alexander Turnbull Library
Collection
TAPUHI
Description

A scene in Hawaii in 1778. A man with tattooed legs and arms is holding a circular feather-edged shield in his right hand. Around his neck is seaweed and he has dog's teeth leggings attached below his knees. He is dancing. In the background is part of a house, with a low stone wall and a banana palm. Extended Title - From: Cook, J

Format
Image
Date created
1778 - 1784
Creator
Webber, John, 1751-1793 / Grignion, Charles, 1754-1804
URL
http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23138475
Locations
Hawaii
Related subjects
Cook, James, 1728-1779 / Voyages, 3rd, 1776-1779 / Folk dancing, Hawaiian / Clothing and dress / Hawaii / Dwellings / Tattooing

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