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Title: [Art objects from Vancouver Island, British Columbia and Hawaii.]
Image ID: 819219
Image ID 819219
Creators: Eastgate, engraver
Physical Description: 1 print : b&w ; 24 x 36 cm. (9 1/4 x 14 in.)
Material Type: Prints
Subjects: Musical Instruments
Animals In Art
Decoration And Ornament
Illustrations
Bracelets
Decoration And Ornament -- British Columbia -- Vancouver Island
Decoration And Ornament -- Hawaii
Art Objects
Masks -- British Columbia -- Vancouver Island
Masks -- Hawaii
Notes: Figures numbered. Foxing on image. Vertical fold mark running through center of image. Printed on border: "1. Bird made of wood which the natives shake when they dance. 2. A seal's head made of wood worn on their heads. 3. A bird's head composed of wood & feathers all worn on their heads. 4. Another for the same purpose ornamented with green tales." "Various articles of the Sandwich Islands. 5. An instrument with which they cut up their prisoners. 6. Another for the same purpose. 7. A musical instrument which the dancers shake. 8. A remarkable idol which they worship. 9. A bracelet composed of the tusks of hogs. 10. A wooden dagger called Pathooah."
Barcode Number: 33333159295514
Struc ID: 592677
Source: Source information is not available
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