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 |