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Woman and chief of Santa Christina; and, Ornaments and weapons at the Marquesas. Plate] N. 90.

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Date

[1810-1830]

Artist

William Hodges (1744-1797)

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22668801

Additional Makers

Engraver: D.K. Bonatti (active 1800-1820s)

Description

Shows two images, rearranged from originals by Williams Hodges. In the upper half there is the woman of Santa Christina with a blue scarf around her head and shoulders. Beside her is the Chief, with a feathered headdress and pink robes. In the lower half, the items on Hodges "Ornaments and weapons at the Marquesas" are shown in an arrangement different from that produced after Hodges by Charles Chapman, but all the same items are present.

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Tahuata, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

Country

French Polynesia

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