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The A'a Idol from Rurutu in the British Museum
The A'a Idol from Rurutu in the British Museum
Portrait of Omai by Joshua Reynolds. According to one Rurutuan tradition, A'a was carved by Amaiterai, who has been identified with Omai, the second P
Portrait of Omai by Joshua Reynolds. According to one Rurutuan tradition, A'a was carved by Amaiterai, who has been identified with Omai, the second Pacific Islander known to visit Europe.
John Williams, who witnessed the presentation of the sculpture to the LMS, identified it as the god A'a.
John Williams, who witnessed the presentation of the sculpture to the LMS, identified it as the god A'a.
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Musée de Tahiti et des Îles
Musée de Tahiti et des Îles
Human image, tuff, Society Islands, Musée de Tahiti et des Îles
Human image, tuff, Society Islands, Musée de Tahiti et des Îles
Portrait of Queen Pomare IV of Tahiti, Charles Giraud, 1851, Musée de Tahiti et des Îles
Portrait of Queen Pomare IV of Tahiti, Charles Giraud, 1851, Musée de Tahiti et des Îles
Displays at the museum, prior to renovation in 2017.
Displays at the museum, prior to renovation in 2017.