Name/Title
EngravingEntry/Object ID
1986.10.003Description
Engravings from "Histoire Generale des Ceremonies", Benard Picart. Engraving on paper. Amsterdam, Holland. 1720-1730.
One view on one sheet.
Titled, "Le Grand Sacrifice des Canadiens a Quitchi-Manitou ou le Grand Espirit". (Translation,"The Great Sacrifice of the Canadians Quitchi- Manitou or the Great Spirit".) Depicts villagers in a sacrifice or spirit ceremony; large group dancing around a high platform being burned; a small groups of villagers lay on the ground watching; clouds of smoke; palm trees and barracks in the background; smoke pipes, arrows and spears also on the ground.Dimensions
Height
12-1/4 inWidth
8-1/8 inDimension Notes
Sheet: 15 1/8"x 9 3/8"
View: 12 1/4"x 8 1/8"