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Object Number 2004.29.24138
Display Title Morai
Descriptions
Object Description Photograph of an engraving. Printed on engraving: "W. E. Ellis del. / A View of a Morai at O'whyhee. / W. Walker sculp / Published Dec. 14 1781 by G. Robinson"; Written on board: "Hawaii / Polynesia"
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Hawaiian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / United States / Hawaii
Dimensions Overall: 8.5725 × 12.7 cm (3 3/8 × 5 in.)

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