3-056-658 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

A man and woman from New Guinea, 1731. 'Habillement des grands. Habillement des Femmes du Roy. 1. Instrument fait en visse rempli d'anneaux de Cuiure au bout du quell est un Coq de Cuivre servant a la musique du Roy. 2. Cruche de terre Couverte de peau servant de tambour pour les Femmes du Roy. 3. Panier dozier rempli de Cocquilles qui sert à la musique du Roy. Bonnet de paille'. (Clothing of the nobles. Clothing of the King's Wives. 1. [screw-shaped?] Instrument filled with rings of copper at the end of which is a copper rooster [?] used for the King's music. 2. Earthenware jug covered with skin used as a drum for the King's Wives. 3. Dozier basket filled with shells used for the King's music. Straw bonnet). Both are wearing beaded necklaces and bangles.