The idol Kivvasa

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Caption: The idol Kivvasa, (Whole folio) Engraving of an idol, Kivvasa, seated in a circular tent made from segments of woven cane or matting. The image has hair tied in a knot above the head, has a four-strand necklace of beads around the neck. It is wearing a close fitting jerkin, open at the front, and fringed skin apron-skirt. From Theodor de Bry's 'America', Vol. I, 1590, after a drawing of John White Image taken from Travels through Virginia. Originally published in England; 1618. Author William Strachey, Illustrated by John White, Theodor de Bry.

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