ENGRAVING, Florida, Natives, Bry

Florida, Natives. Theodore de Bry, [Mourning the Death of a Chief] Was sie fur Ceremonien in Begrabniss Irer Konige und Priester Haben, from Grands Voyages, Part II, 1591 (published). Black & White. This engraving illustrates the burial mound of a chief. The villagers are gathered around the tomb that is decorated with arrows and the chief's drinking shell cup. The mourners cut their hair as a sign of mourning. In the background three special women are seen howling the morning cries and the chief's home is being burnt with all possessions inside. On sheet with German text measuring 9.3 x 13.1".
Dimensions: 6 x 8.3 in
Condition Report: There is light toning, marginal soiling, and a small hole along the top edge of the engraving. Grade: B+