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Exterior of a Morai, or burial place
Object Number 2004.29.24320
Display Title Exterior of a Morai, or burial place
Descriptions
Object Description Photograph of engraving. Written on board: "Polynesian / Society Is / Huan or Kanan"; printed on engraving: "J. Webber del. / Lerpenere Sc"
Department Photographic
Date ca. 1788
Artist Daniel Leperniere
Artist John Webber
Culture
  • Society Island
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / France / French Polynesia / Society Islands
Additional Geographic Terms Huan or Kanan; Atooi
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 × 15.24 cm (3 1/2 × 6 in.)

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