The Pacific Ocean, 1844 Map, by Brook Kapūkuniahi Parker
Ka Moana Pakipika (The Pacific Ocean)
1844 Pacific Ocean Map
Map Origin: SDUK, ”Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge", London
Brook Kapūkuniahi Parker, Kānaka maoli/ʻōiwi, Hawai
Note from Artist: The Pacific Ocean map featuring the Polynesian triangle (Hawaii, Aotearoa (NZ), and Rapa Nui (Easter Island) and honoring a seafaring people.
Iwa Bird is included as they were used by navigators when they appeared, which indicated landfall is near. Navigation occurred by memorizing patterns, ocean swells, cloud formations.
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