A man from Malakula Island, Vanuatu, encountered by Captain Cook on his second voyage, 1772-1775. Engraving by J. Caldwall, 1777, after W. Hodges.

Captain Cook landing on the island of Malakula facing a crowd of local inhabitants. Engraving by J. Basire, 1777, after W. Hodges.

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