
Description
Procession to the Temple of the Great Snake on Crowning the King from Marchais'. The print shows the Coronation procession to the Snake Temple at Whydah. Whydah was the centre of the snake or serpent worship cult, which had developed during the 17th century . N. Parr, from Marchais. Published 1746. Antique copperplate print. Size 21 x 36 cm | 8.0 x 14.0 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this print than that which is offered for sale. The print you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. This is a folding print. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: Temple, Tribal + Whydah, Whydah, Whydah + A New General Collection of Voyages & Travels, Whydah + Marchais, Whydah + Tribal, Whydah + Tribal + A New General Collection of Voyages & Travels
Reserve: $35.00
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Reserve: $35.00
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WHYDAH. Coronation procession to the Temple of the Great Snake. PARR 1746
Estimate $40-$50
Starting Price
$20
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Antique Maps Prints of Africa
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