Kawasa - the idol of Secota: 1590

Theodore De Bry / Thomas Harriot

Verlag: Theodore De Bry, 1590

Beschreibung

Kawasa - the idol of Secota: 1590. From the First part - "Admiranda Narratio" - of De Bry's Grands Voyages which describes the famous journey to Roanoke described by Thomas Harriot. -Theodore De Bry (1528-1598) -Plate 9.5 x 13 inches (23 x 33cm) -Image 8.5 x 6 inches (22 x 15cm) -1590 (This image is from the Latin 1st Edition of 1590) -Very good condition. Some staining and tight trimming to top of image. -Verso blank. The text reads: "In the temple of Secota sat the idol: Kiwasa, guarding the dead chief and noblemen. It was carved-in wood, four feet high, with the appearance of a Florida Indian. The face was flesh covered; the breast was white, with the rest black, except for white spots on the thighs. Around its neck was a necklace of white and copper beads, which they valued more than gold. Some villages have two, or even three of these idols. Their quiet presence in a dark corner was quite terrifying. The Indians seem to have no knowledge of a god but were evidently anxious to learn from the Christian settlers, as they used to attend their prayer meetings.". Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-1646133435195

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Kawasa - the idol of Secota: 1590

Verlag: Theodore De Bry

Erscheinungsdatum: 1590

Einband: No Binding

Zustand: Very Good