Antique Print of the Dance of the Women of Nuka Hiva Aboard the Zelee

Reference
BG-12707-9
Region
Australia & Oceania
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
14.7 x 23.0 cm (5.8 x 9.1 in)
Condition
Fair
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 140

Antique print titled 'Danse des Femmes de Nouka-Hiva'. This print shows the dance of the women of Nuka Hiva aboard the Zelee. Nuku Hiva is the largest of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. This print originates from Elie Le Guillou's 'Voyage autour du monde de l'Astrolabe et de la Zelee, sous les ordres du contre-amiral Dumont-d'Urville, pendant les annees 1837, 38, 39 et 40.' Published 1843. Elie de Guillou (1806-1855) held the position of chief surgeon (chirurgien-major) aboard the Zelee.

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