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Movement and Tradition: A Sandwich Islander's Dance in the 18th Century, 1788
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The image is an original antique engraving from "Bankes's New System of Geography," which depicts "A Man of the Sandwich Islands Dancing." The term "Sandwich Islands" was the name given to the Hawaiian Islands by James Cook in honor of the Earl of Sandwich when he visited them on his third Pacific voyage.
The illustration shows a man in a dynamic pose, with one arm extended, holding what appears to be a feathered object, possibly a kāla‘au, which are rhythm sticks used in traditional Hawaiian hula and chants. The man's other hand is placed on his hip, and his posture and facial expression convey motion, suggesting he is in the midst of a dance. His tattooed legs and the woven decorations on his ankles and wrists suggest cultural adornments that were significant in the traditional dress of Hawaiian men.
Such images were meant to capture and convey the customs and lifestyles of the peoples encountered during explorations to European audiences who were curious about these distant lands.
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1780-1789
- Date of Manufacture:1788
- Condition:Repaired: Left lower corner has been supported by archival tape on the reverse. Good condition. Aged paper with sometimes light brownish edges, showing small creases and soiling due to age and handling. One small pinhole to the right of his feet, hardly visible. Study the images carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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