Customs and ancient costumes of Indigenes of Gohan Island. Polyniasia. 1863.

Print of steel engraving titled „Moeurs et Costumes anciens des Indigenes de l‘ile Gouahan“.

Drawn by Danvin.

Engraved by Peronard.

From „l‘Univers pittoresque histoire et description de tous les peuples. De leurs Religions, Moeurs, etc. Published by Firmin Didot Freres. Paris. 1863.

Polynesia is a subregion of Oceania, made up of over 1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. The indigenous people who inhabit the islands of Polynesia are termed Polynesians and they share many similar traits including language family, culture, and beliefs. Historically, they were experienced sailors and used stars to navigate during the night.

Approx. image size 14, 4 x 8, 9/21, 4 x 12, 9 cm. Condition: good.