Argonauts of the Eastern Atlantic
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6. Twenty-two models of Hindoo deities

6. Twenty-two models of Hindoo deities

by Chris Wingfield | Dec 2, 2022 | India, Missionary Museum, Missionary Periodicals

Calcutta, September 1819

5. PEHI (South America), an instrument of Obiah

5. PEHI (South America), an instrument of Obiah

by Chris Wingfield | Jun 22, 2022 | Demerara, Missionary Museum, Missionary Periodicals, Ships

Le Resouvenir, June 1819

4. The Idol Gods of Otaheite

4. The Idol Gods of Otaheite

by Chris Wingfield | Jun 17, 2022 | Europe, Missionary Museum, Missionary Periodicals, Ships, Tahiti

Parramatta, 31 October 1816

3. The GIRAFFE or CAMELOPARDALIS

3. The GIRAFFE or CAMELOPARDALIS

by Chris Wingfield | Jun 8, 2022 | Missionary Museum, Natural History, South Africa

Klaarwater, 31 July 1814

2. The Revd. Mr Kicherer, Mary, John and Martha

2. The Revd. Mr Kicherer, Mary, John and Martha

by Chris Wingfield | Jan 18, 2022 | Europe, Missionary Periodicals, South Africa

Scots Church, London, 21 November 1803

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Contents

  • About
  • Introduction
  • Chris Wingfield
  • Chapter Outline

Chapters

  • 1. The Cession of the District of Matavai
  • 2. The Revd. Mr Kicherer, Mary, John and Martha
  • 3. The GIRAFFE or CAMELOPARDALIS
  • 4. The Idol Gods of Otaheite
  • 5. PEHI (South America), an instrument of Obiah
  • 6. Twenty-two models of Hindoo deities
  • 7. Specimens of the principal kinds of native cloth
  • 8. A Mantatese APRON

Part One

  • 1. The Cession of the District of Matavai
  • 2. The Revd. Mr Kicherer, Mary, John and Martha
  • 3. The Giraffe or Camelopardalis
  • 4. The Idol Gods of Otaheite
  • 5. Pehi (South America), an instrument of Obiah
  • 6. Twenty-two models of Hindoo deities
  • 7. Specimens of the principal kinds of native cloth
  • 8. A Mantatese Apron
  • 9. Dr Morrison's Chinese and English Dictionary
  • 10. Two of the Tur Rursna
  • 11. The Virgin Mary and Child

Part Two

  • 12. A Gigantic Idol, twelve feet high
  • 13. All wrapped up in a piece of Tahitian cloth
  • 14. Paramasattee, a wooden idol with spoons attached
  • 15. The Departure of the Camden, Missionary Ship
  • 16. Idol taken in the late war, from the chief temple at Chusan
  • 17. An exact model of a Bechuana house
  • 18. Boa constrictor and alligator in conflict
  • 19. Rainitsontsoraka. Christian Martyr.
  • 20. Missions, Erromango, No. 725
  • 21. Representation of the Spirits of the Ancestors
  • 22. Karo. Fish Trap. Baited Inside.

Part Three

  • 23. Model of the S.S. John Williams
  • 24. Hall of New Learning
  • 25. Malu Ceremonies
  • 26. Weapons Brought from Polynesia
  • 27. Homage to the British Museum
  • 28. Malagasy Buried Bible
  • 29. Presentation of Mangaian Adzes
  • 30. The Supreme Deity of Polynesia
  • 31. The Caffre Chiefs Examination before the House of Commons Committee
  • 32. Collecting Boxes
  • 33. Te Fare Iamanaha, Museum of Tahiti and the Isles

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