Tahiti Funeral Practices Priest Ceremonial Robes Man in Tree 1774 engraved print Yellow River 6"H x 7 3/4"W

6"H x 7 3/4"W

to favor the landing

Vue de Cananor

Engraved by Tardieu

One town appears to be called Civitella or Abcontrafactur and the other one Tybur

Tahiti Funeral Practices Priest Ceremonial Robes Man in Tree 1774 engraved print Yellow River 6"H x 7 3/4"WManiere dont on expose les morts a Otahiti. (Pacific Islands, Tahiti, Funeral Practices, Priest, Ceremonial Robes). Issued c. 1774, Paris. Engraved by Demonchy. Fine 18th century engraved view depicting a scene from Captain Cook's voyages. Depicts the manner of dealing with their dead on this South Pacific island. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Original fold lines as issued. Sheet measures