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The Breadfruit Tree and Gorget: Symbols of Life and Leadership in the Pacific

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About the Item

Two authentic engravings on one sheet, also from "Bankes's New System of Geography," published by royal authority, which suggests a similar time frame to the previous engravings, likely 1788. The first engraving appears to be a botanical illustration labeled "A Branch of the Breadfruit tree the principal support of the natives of the South Sea Islands." The breadfruit tree is native to the South Pacific and was, indeed, a staple food source for many Pacific Island cultures. The detailed illustration of the fruit and leaves suggests a focus on botany and the natural resources encountered by Europeans during their exploration of the Pacific. The second engraving depicts "A Gorget worn by the Naval and Military Officers in the South Sea Islands." A gorget originally referred to a piece of armor protecting the throat, but by the 18th century, it had become more of a decorative military insignia worn by officers. The engraving shows a highly ornate gorget, which would have been a symbol of rank and authority. These engravings were part of the European efforts to document and categorize the natural and cultural world during the age of exploration and colonial expansion. They would have been used to educate readers back in Europe about the flora, fauna, and cultures of the places that European nations were exploring and colonizing. The botanical illustration would have contributed to the scientific knowledge of the time, while the depiction of the gorget would have been part of the military and cultural narrative.

Dimensions:
Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper,Engraved
Period:
1780-1789
Date of Manufacture:
1788
Condition:
Good condition. Aged paper with a typically warm, light yellowish-brown hue. Edges show small creases, tears and wrinkles, but not touching the image. Study the images carefully.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-13599-661stDibs: LU3054338013142

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