Argonauts of the Eastern Atlantic
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21. Three Wooden Images. Spirits of Ancestors. Ujiji.

21. Three Wooden Images. Spirits of Ancestors. Ujiji.

by Chris Wingfield | Apr 7, 2025 | Anthropology, Central Africa, Ships, Uncategorized

Ujiji, Lake Tanganyika, 23 August 1878.

16. Idol taken in the late war

16. Idol taken in the late war

by Chris Wingfield | Sep 9, 2024 | China, Missionary Museum, Ships

Harbour of Chusan, 4 July 1840

15. The Departure of the Camden, Missionary Ship

15. The Departure of the Camden, Missionary Ship

by Chris Wingfield | Jul 12, 2024 | Cook Islands, Europe, Missionary Image Making, Missionary Museum, Missionary Periodicals, Ships, Tahiti

New London Bridge, 11 April 1838

10. Two of the TUR RURSNA

10. Two of the TUR RURSNA

by Chris Wingfield | Mar 8, 2024 | Australia, Missionary Museum, Ships, Tahiti, Translation, Uncategorized

Bahtabah, 21 May 1825

8. A Mantatese APRON

8. A Mantatese APRON

by Chris Wingfield | Jun 26, 2023 | Missionary Museum, Missionary Periodicals, Ships, South Africa

Dithakong, 26 June 1823

7. Specimens of the principal kinds of native cloth

7. Specimens of the principal kinds of native cloth

by Chris Wingfield | Dec 31, 2022 | Hawai'i, Missionary Periodicals, Ships, Tahiti

Kealekekua Bay, 31 March 1822

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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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