[Tahiti].

Omai, Inboorling Van Ulietea, engraving.

c. 1784. Print. Omai was the first Polynesian Ambassador to England. He traveled with Captain Cook as an interpreter on his 2nd & 3rd voyages, and was the physical embodiment of the "noble savage" in London Society for a time. This copper engtraving is Plate XXIX, published in a Dutch edition of Cook's voyages. 4 1/4 x 6 3/8", nice impression. Very good condition. Item #29448

Price: $150.00