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Morai and altar
Object Number 2004.29.24296
Display Title Morai and altar
Descriptions
Object Description Photograph of engraving. Written on board: "Tahiti / Society Island / Polynesia / Morai and altar from Wilson - Voyage of Duff / Tahiti"; printed on illustration: "A human sacrifice in a Morai, in Otaheite / W Woollett Sc"
Department Photographic
Date 1784
Culture
  • Tahitian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / France / French Polynesia / Windward Islands / Tahiti
Additional Geographic Terms Otaheite
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 × 22.225 cm (5 × 8 3/4 in.)

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