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A journal of a voyage to the South Seas, in his Majesty's ship, the Endeavour Plate VIII: Women and men in Te Motu Mau Tōtaiete (the Society Islands) wore their hair like this. The women are wearing a hei upo‘o (headdress) and fāupo‘o (visor).

Sydney Parkinson

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Auckland, New Zealand

"Faithfully transcribed from the papers of the late Sydney Parkinson, Draughtsman to Joseph Banks, Esq. on his late Expedition, with Dr. Solander, round the World. Embellished with views and designs, delineated by the Author, and engraved by capital Artists".

Women and men in Te Motu Mau Tōtaiete (the Society Islands) wore their hair like this. The women are wearing a hei upo‘o (headdress) and fāupo‘o (visor).

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  • Title: A journal of a voyage to the South Seas, in his Majesty's ship, the Endeavour Plate VIII: Women and men in Te Motu Mau Tōtaiete (the Society Islands) wore their hair like this. The women are wearing a hei upo‘o (headdress) and fāupo‘o (visor).
  • Creator: Parkinson, Sydney
  • Creator Lifespan: [1745?]–1771
  • Date Published: [1773?]
  • Location Created: London, England
  • Subject Keywords: Endeavour (Ship), Oceania--Discovery and exploration, Voyages around the world, Tupaia, James Cook
  • External Link: Auckland Museum: Collections Online
  • Wikipedia: Auckland Museum on Wikipedia
  • Rights: see aucklandmuseum.com for more information, Auckland Museum's cultural-permissions policy applies
  • Other reference number: G460 PAR, ESTC T147793
  • Notes: Journal of a voyage under the command of Captain James Cook. With a final errata leaf.
Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

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