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Tahu'a pure

Priests in Maohi Society
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A Human Sacrifice, in a Morai, in Otaheite
Title:A Human Sacrifice, in a Morai, in Otaheite
Type:Steel engraving
Description:This plate from Cook's account of his second voyage depicts Tahu'a pure - members of the priestly caste in Maohi society - participating in a sacrificial ceremony within a marae on Tahiti. The ceremony was led by a Tahu'a nui, or Tahu'a rahi - literally one 'great among men who pray'.
Location:National Library of Australia
Digital Versions:jpeg file
 
Published by South Seas, 1 February 2004
Comments, questions, corrections and additions: Paul.Turnbull@jcu.edu.au
Prepared by: Paul Turnbull
Updated: 28 June 2004
To cite this page use: http://nla.gov.au/nla.cs-ss-biogs-gallery-P000309
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