The idol kivvasa. (kiwasa). 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. Date: 1618. Collection: British Library.
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