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Captain Cooks men with natives at Waimea
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Captain Cooks men with natives at Waimea
Captain Cooks men with natives at Waimea village, Kauai island, Hawaii (Atooi, Sandwich Islands). Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso after John Webber from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1844
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Barrel Barter Cook Ferrario Giulio Hawaii Natives Sailors Sandwich Webber Atooi Kauai Waimea
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Sasso after John Webber's original painting, depicts an intriguing moment in the historic encounter between Captain James Cook's men and the natives of Waimea village on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. The image, taken from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World published in Florence, Italy, in 1844, offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural exchange that took place between Europeans and the indigenous people of the Pacific during the late 18th century. In the foreground, Captain Cook and his sailors are seen engaging in a bartering session with the natives. Cook, dressed in his naval uniform, stands confidently, pointing towards a barrel of pork, while a native man, adorned with traditional tattoos and a lei around his neck, offers a fruit or vegetable in return. Other natives can be seen in the background, observing the interaction with curiosity. The sailors, dressed in their naval attire, are shown interacting with the natives in a respectful and peaceful manner. One sailor is shown helping a native woman into a hut, while another is seen examining a local plant. The lush vegetation and tropical landscape of Waimea village are beautifully rendered in the background, with palm trees and other exotic plants adding to the sense of otherworldliness. This image provides a valuable record of the first European contact with the people of the Hawaiian Islands and offers a unique insight into the cultural exchange that took place between two very different societies. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of the hand-colored copperplate engraving make it a stunning work of art and a valuable historical document.
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