An Offering before Captain Cook in the Sandwich Islands, 1779

An Offering before Captain Cook in the Sandwich Islands, 1779 After coming ashore at Kealakekua, Captain Cook was taken in hand by Kahuna and escorted to Hikiau Heiana. An elaborate ceremony was performed including the sacrifice of pigs and the offering of a feather cloak to Captain Cook. 8 ½ X11, limited edition, hand colored etching

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