Parkinson, Sydney, 1745-1771 :Representation of the natives of New Zealand in their war canoe [London ; ca 1790]

A long waka taua (war canoe) with many rowers and several standing men. Gable End Foreland, East Coast, is in the background

Derived from engraving In: Hawkesworth's Voyages, 1773, v. 3 pl 16 op p. 463, which in turn is from a pen and wash drawing by Sydney Parkinson made on Cook's first voyage.

Compare with R B Godfrey's engraving In: Parkinson's journal, 1773, pl xviii, op. p. 93, from another (?) Parkinson drawing.

The upper view on the same sheet as A-111-005-1-a 'Weapons used by the New Zealanders called patoo-patoos'

Extended Title - From: Banks, T. New royal authorised and complete system of universal geography... London; J Cooke, 1790, opp p14.

Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s).

Physical Description: Engraving, 119 x 137 mm