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Rarick, chief of the Island of Otdia (Radack
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Rarick, chief of the Island of Otdia (Radack
Rarick, chief of the Island of Otdia (Wotje Atoll, Radack Chain, Marshall Islands). With headdress of shells and flowers, rolled green-leaf earrings, necklace and tattoos. Chief of the Romanzoff Islands. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature, The South Sea Islands, Ackermann, 1824. After from an illustration by Louis Choris in Otto von Kotzebues Picturesque voyage around the world, 1822
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In this image, Rarick, the esteemed chief of the Island of Otdia, located in the Wotje Atoll of the Marshall Islands, proudly wears the traditional attire and adornments of his noble rank. The intricately designed headdress, crafted from an array of shells and vibrant flowers, sits atop his head, while rolled green-leaf earrings dangle from his ears. A necklace made of precious stones and shells encircles his neck, and his body is adorned with intricate tattoos, a common practice among the islanders of the Romanzoff Islands. This striking depiction of Rarick is taken from an 1824 handcoloured stipple engraving titled "The South Sea Islands" by Frederic Shoberl, published in Ackermann's Repository of Arts. The illustration was inspired by an original work by the renowned artist and explorer Louis Choris, who accompanied Otto von Kotzebue on his Picturesque Voyage Around the World in 1822. Rarick's regal presence and the rich details of his traditional attire provide a glimpse into the vibrant culture and history of the Marshall Islands during the early 19th century. The intricacy and beauty of the engraving serve as a testament to the skill and artistry of the time, making this an invaluable historical record and a work of art in its own right.
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