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View in the island of Huaheine, and of the Ewharra-no-Eatua, or House of God.

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Date

[1788?]

Artist

Sydney Parkinson (c. 1745-1771)

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22786945

Description

An engraving after Sydney Parkinson, showing an open-sided building with religious significance, with offering table. There is a small pond beside the building, with two figures bathing.

This engraving has been cut from the top of the page of illustrations, facing page 68, in Thomas Bankes' "New Royal authentic and complete system of universal geography" [1788?]. The name of the engraver is not specified. Some engravers of other images within this book are identified.

Other Titles - Huahine

Other Titles - Fare atua

Extended Title - From Thomas Bankes' "A new royal authentic and complete system of universal geography ...". London, for C Cooke [1788?

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Huahine-Iti, French Polynesia

Country

French Polynesia

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