1822 Arago Engraving ~ Sandwich Iles KAPU Hawaiian Sacrifice ~ Ali'i HAWAII

Description

Vintage Hawaiian Engraving
1822
Jacques Arago
Maniere de punir de mort un coupable aux iles Sandwich.
sacrifice by clubbing
pre1819
Kapu System
post contact (post 1778) tattoos often pictured goats and animals
and even guns and English words and numbers.
plate size is larger at 14" by 10-3/4"
blank backed
medium light edge wear and creases, light stains and foxing from 200 years of age.
This rare piece of Hawaiian history would look great framed!
guaranteed authentic and unaltered.
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