Among the Solomon Islands the high prows of the war canoes are decorated with mother-of-pearl & cowries. Beyond is an atoll. South Pacific (1923)

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SOUTH SEA ISLANDS. Among the Solomon Islands the high prows of the war canoes are decorated with mother-of-pearl and cowries. Beyond is an atoll. Artist/engraver/cartographer: Engraved by H. J. Shepstone. Provenance: "Countries of the World". Type: Book illustration.

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Size: 3324px × 4644px
Location: Solomon Islands
Photo credit: © Antiqua Print Gallery / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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