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The Toopapaoo of a Chief, with a Priest Making his Offering to the Morai & A Canoe at Ulaietea in the Society Islands
John Webber, 1760–1793
Part of two gifts by Captain M W F Fuller through the Art Fund to two museums in 1962. Second work currently unlocated amongst the museum's collections according to 2004 audit.
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Title of artwork, date
The Toopapaoo of a Chief, with a Priest Making his Offering to the Morai & A Canoe at Ulaietea in the Society Islands, 1760–1793
Date supported
1962
Medium and material
Watercolour
Gifted by
Captain A W F Fuller
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