Lisa Reihana
Curious Death Rites, Mangaian Bride (18550), 2017
pigment print on paper, mounted on aluminium dibond behind acrylic glass
76.2 x 76.2 x 0.6 cm
Edition of 9 plus 2 AP
Joseph banks is being dressed and prepared for a ceremony. He accompanied the Tahitian Chief Mourner and his aides, this is a demonstration of Banks 'going native'. They rampaged through...
Joseph banks is being dressed and prepared for a ceremony. He accompanied the Tahitian Chief Mourner and his aides, this is a demonstration of Banks "going native". They rampaged through a village, scaring locals into submission.
A weddiJoseph banks is being dressed and prepared for a ceremony. He accompanied the Tahitian Chief Mourner and his aides, this is a demonstration of Banks "going native". They rampaged through a village, scaring locals into submission.
A wedding ceremony takes place behind them. It is from the island of Mangaia, Cook Islands. Interesting to note naming this part of the world, and to consider that Pacific refers to pacifism - there is disagreement with this name considering the huge loss of life during and after these voyages.ng ceremony takes place behind them. It is from the island of Mangaia, Cook Islands. Interesting to note naming this part of the world, and to consider that Pacific refers to pacifism - there is disagreement with this name considering the huge loss of life during and after these voyages.
A weddiJoseph banks is being dressed and prepared for a ceremony. He accompanied the Tahitian Chief Mourner and his aides, this is a demonstration of Banks "going native". They rampaged through a village, scaring locals into submission.
A wedding ceremony takes place behind them. It is from the island of Mangaia, Cook Islands. Interesting to note naming this part of the world, and to consider that Pacific refers to pacifism - there is disagreement with this name considering the huge loss of life during and after these voyages.ng ceremony takes place behind them. It is from the island of Mangaia, Cook Islands. Interesting to note naming this part of the world, and to consider that Pacific refers to pacifism - there is disagreement with this name considering the huge loss of life during and after these voyages.
