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The island of Tongatapu (Tonga), visited by Cook on his second voyage, 1772-1775. Engraving by W. Byrne, 1777, after W. Hodges.

A gathering at the ceremonial drinking of kava and obeisance to the king in Tongatapu, Tonga. Engraving by W. Sharp, 1784, after J. Webber.

The tomb of Tongamana in Tonga, with people standing in the foreground. Lithograph by L.A. Asselineau and V. Adam after L.A. de Sainson, ca. 1833.

A boxing match in Tonga witnessed by Captain Cook. Engraving by J. Taylor, 1782, after J. Webber, 1778.

Captain Cook landing on 'Eua Island, Tonga, welcomed by its inhabitants. Engraving by J.K. Sherwin, 1777, after W. Hodges.

Fatafehi Paulaho, King (Tui) of Tonga, wearing an elaborate headdress of feathers. Engraving by J. Hall, 1784, after J. Webber, 1777.

Catamarans and a canoe in Tonga, Polynesia, encountered by Captain Cook on his second voyage, 1772-1775. Engraving by W. Watts, 1777, after W. Hodges.

South Pacific islands. Album of photographs, ca. 190- (?).

ʻAvanga : ein Beitrag zur traditionellen Medizin im polynesischen Königreich Tonga / Wolfgang Rauch.

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South Pacific islands. Album of photographs, ca. 190- (?).

Fatafehi Paulaho, King (Tui) of Tonga, wearing an elaborate headdress of feathers. Engraving by J. Hall, 1784, after J. Webber, 1777.

Captain Cook landing on 'Eua Island, Tonga, welcomed by its inhabitants. Engraving by J.K. Sherwin, 1777, after W. Hodges.

ʻAvanga : ein Beitrag zur traditionellen Medizin im polynesischen Königreich Tonga / Wolfgang Rauch.

The island of Tongatapu (Tonga), visited by Cook on his second voyage, 1772-1775. Engraving by W. Byrne, 1777, after W. Hodges.