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The Chief at Sta. Christina / [drawn from] nature, W. Hodges ; engraved by J. Hall.

The Chief at Sta. Christina / [drawn from] nature, W. Hodges ; engrave...

Illus. in: A voyage towards the South Pole / James Cook. London : Printed for W. Strahan & T. Cadell, 1777. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 115.

The Tschuktschi, and their habitations / Webber, J. del. ; W. & J.(?) Walker sculp.
Nuku Hiva sõdalane / Nuku Hivan warrior

Nuku Hiva sõdalane / Nuku Hivan warrior

Nukuhiivalased olid tugevalt tätoveeritud erinevate geomeetriliste kujunditega. Nende tätoveeringud omasid ka teatud sotsiaalset tähendust – mida tugevamini tätoveeritud, seda tähtsama isikuga oli hõimustruktuu... More

The Body of Tee, a chief, as preserved after death in Otaheite / Webber del. ; Pollard sc.
A Human sacrifice in a Morai in Otaheite [i.e. Tahiti] / Webber, J. del. ; W. & J.(?) Walker, sculp.
An Inland view in Atooi / Webber del.

An Inland view in Atooi / Webber del.

Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition. Public domain reproduction of illuminated book or manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Afiatooka, or Morai in Tongataboo [i.e. Tongatabu] / Webber del. ; Cook sculp.
An Offering before Captain Cook in the Sandwich Islands / Webber del. ; Walker sculp.

An Offering before Captain Cook in the Sandwich Islands / Webber del. ...

Captain James Cook and four of his men with natives. Public domain photograph - historical image of Hawaii, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Reception of Captain Cook, in Hapaee / Webber del. ; Goldar, sc.

The Reception of Captain Cook, in Hapaee / Webber del. ; Goldar, sc.

Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition. Public domain image of 17th-18th-century architecture, palace, castle, historical city building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Taiohae laht Nuku Hiva saarel Polüneesias / The Taiohae Bay on the island of Nuku Hiva in Polynesia

Taiohae laht Nuku Hiva saarel Polüneesias / The Taiohae Bay on the isl...

Nuku Hiva on suurim Markiisaartest, kuhu oli Euroopa reisijad varemgi korduvalt sattunud. Saare elanikud paistsid silma osavate ujujatena, veetes väsimatult mitmeid tunde Vene laevade ümber lootuses peale saada... More

Canoes of Oonalashka / Webber del. ; Birrell sc.

Canoes of Oonalashka / Webber del. ; Birrell sc.

Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition. Public domain photograph of a small watercraft, canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Natche, a ceremony in honour of the Kings son in Tongataboo [i.e. Tongatabu] / Webber del. ; Angus sc.
Nuku Hiva hõimupealik Keatonui / Nuku Hivan tribal chief Keatonui

Nuku Hiva hõimupealik Keatonui / Nuku Hivan tribal chief Keatonui

„Kuningas“ Keatonui, kirjutatud ka kui Kätenuä või Kettenowee, oli üks Nuku Hiva saarel asuvate hõimude pealikest. Tema hõim elas Taiohae lahe ümbruses, kus Vene laevad ankrus seisid..- - -.„King“ Keatonui, als... More

Maabumiskoht Nuku Hival / The landing spot on Nuku Hiva

Maabumiskoht Nuku Hival / The landing spot on Nuku Hiva

Maabumiskoht Nuku Hival ja „tokide“ jagamine. „Tokid“ ehk tükid vanarauda olid kohalike jaoks meresõitjatega kaubeldes üks ihaldatumaid vahetusobjekte..- - -.The landing spot on Nuku Hiva and the distribution o... More

Mirielle Thornton and Polynesian band at Mai-Kai Restaurant - Fort Lauderdale

Mirielle Thornton and Polynesian band at Mai-Kai Restaurant - Fort Lau...

: 61427 ( http://61427 ) ...Local call number: pr21845...Title: Mirielle Thornton and Polynesian band at Mai-Kai Restaurant - Fort Lauderdale...Date: ca 1971...Physical descrip: 1 photoprint - b&w - 10 x 8 in..... More

A Boxing match in Hapaee / Webber del. ; Goldar sc.

A Boxing match in Hapaee / Webber del. ; Goldar sc.

Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition.

Elamud Nuku Hiva saarel / Houses on Nuku Hiva

Elamud Nuku Hiva saarel / Houses on Nuku Hiva

Elamud Nuku Hiva saarel, vasemal paistab kujudega ehitud „morai“ ehk matuseplats..- - -.Houses on Nuku Hiva, on the left the „morai“ or burial grounds can be seen, decorated with sculptures...Viitekood / Refere... More

Nuku Hiva sõdalane / Nuku Hivan warrior

Nuku Hiva sõdalane / Nuku Hivan warrior

Nuku Hiva sõdalane.- - -.Nuku Hivan warrior..Viitekood / Reference code:.EAA.1414.3.3.242.1414.3.3:248 ( EAA.1414.3.3:248 )

Värske vee varumine / Collecting fresh water

Värske vee varumine / Collecting fresh water

Vene laevad „Nadežda“ ja „Neva“ peatusid Nuku Hiva saare juures peamiselt selleks, et täiendada proviandi varusid. Toidu osas ei kujunud peatus eriti edukaks, rohkem õnne oli laevameeskondadel aga magevee varu... More