Various Articles at the Sandwich Islands
(January - March 1779)
Artist: John Webber
Plate: 67
Engraver: J. Record
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Depicted in this image are shark tooth weapons, a boar tusk bracelet, a rattle, a dagger and an idol.

The weapons, constructed from wood and set with teeth from sharks, were primarily used in hand-to-hand combat.

The bracelet was composed of a series of boar's tusks strung on a cord.

The gourd rattle, filled with seeds and capped with decorative featherwork, was a popular musical accompaniment to hula.

The dagger (pahoa) was another implement of war.

The idol was constructed from wicker and covered with feathers. The eyes were made from mother-of-pearl and the mouth was set with the teeth of dogs. This remarkable figure represents Kukailimoku, in his role as the god of war.
 



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