Representations of Taaroa Upoo Vahu, an idol formerly worshipped in the Island of Rurutu

Material Information

Title:
Representations of Taaroa Upoo Vahu, an idol formerly worshipped in the Island of Rurutu
Series Title:
Missionary sketches, no. XXIV
Publication Date:
Language:
English

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Idols and images ( LCSH )
A'a (idol)
Spatial Coverage:
Oceanea -- French Polynesia -- Austral Islands -- Rurutu
Coordinates:
-22.475 x -151.341667

Notes

General Note:
Dated January, 1824
General Note:
The statue of A'a from Rurutu resides in the collections of the British Museum, London (last referenced on 20200730 at https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/E_Oc-LMS-19)

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Special Collections
Rights Management:
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