1898 Xingu Expedition Meyer Indian Tribes Villages Scientific American Vintage

We are pleased to offer this 125+ year old ORIGINAL magazine article, Dr. Meyer's Expedition to the Source of the Xingu, published in the Scientific American Supplement in 1898.  

This article is 3 pages with 6 illustrations / engravings.   Page size is approximately 11" x 16".  (SA0333)  10/23

Illustrations include:

• Trumai Village-Source of the Xingu
• Village of the Guikuru Indians
• Bark Canoe in Drying Frame
• Javari Dancer with Casting Board and Arrows
• Dancing Masks of Aueto Indians
• Flotilla of Canoes on the Jatoba River

Condition:

Very Good.  Light creasing and soiling due to age due to age. One very small, closed tear on top edge.

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