African natives "Negroes" preparing Maniac root Cassava ritual c.1780 old printThe Negroes of Kachao preparing ye Maniac Root (Preparing Cassava root) Issued London, c. 1778 80 by Middleton. Charming late 17th century engraved print, with beautiful old hand color. Decorative floral & ornamental border adds to the visual appeal. Excellent cultural rendering with native huts in background, clear types of vegetation, skirt wraps, men engaged in the labor, tiny numbers correspond to the key at bottom. The image has a near folk art