Australisch-ozeanische Kultur I. (Australian-Oceanic Culture I), lithograph, Meyers, 1895, mv

€ 9,50

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 15.9 x 24.4 cm. The image size is ca. 13 x 20.5 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 6.3 x 9.6 inch. The image size is ca. 5.1 x 8.1 inch.

Plate: Australisch-ozeanische Kultur I. (Australian-Oceanic Culture I). Australië, Nieuw-Zeeland, Oceanië. This plate shows several kind of Polynesian artifacts, (lance, sword, feather coat, feather mask), Polynesia is a subregion of Oceania, comprising a large grouping of over 1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. The people who inhabit the islands of Polynesia are termed Polynesians and they share many similar traits including language, culture and beliefs. This original print originates from the sixth edition of Meyers’ Konversationslexikon. This famous German encyclopedia was published 1902-1920. Meyers Konversations-Lexikon was a major German encyclopedia that existed in various editions from 1839 until 1984, when it merged with the Brockhaus encyclopedia. The same prints were used for similar publications, such as Brockhaus’ encyclopedia, and the Dutch encyclopedias of Oosthoek and Winkler Prins.Artists and Engravers:

Condition: Excellent. Some small stains in margin. General age-related toning and occasional light stains from handling. Please study image carefully.