Kikuanoki, by H. B. Martin, Henry Byam Martin, August 1846

Princess kikuanoki by henry byam martin. The arrival of kikuanoki — granddaughter of kamehameha 1st and 1st cousin of the present king — was a treat. She sailed into the room with all the pomp and majesty of q. Elizabeth. Her dress — evidently got up for the occasion — was a very transparent muslin shirt — through which those parts of her person which in most countries are covered were very visible. A green crape shawl — and a band of red & yellow (the royal colours) round her head completed her costume. Object Type: painting. Date: August 1846.