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

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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. A voyage to the Pacific Ocean ...(London, Strahan, 1784). Atla...
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