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Captain Cook witnessing a human sacrifice performed during a ceremony on the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) Engraving by W. Woollett after J. Webber, 1780/1785.
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Captain Cook witnessing a human sacrifice performed during a ceremony on the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) Engraving by W. Woollett after J. Webber, 1780/1785.

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Lettering: A human sacrifice, in a morai, in Otaheite ; J. Webber del. ; W. Woollett sc.

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