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At Tokaanu, Lake Taupo, King Country, 1884 - 1885

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089D/33

Scope and Contents

200 x 143 mm. A portrait of a group of Maori women standing and sitting in front of the entrance of an assembly house. This group are all in traditional costume, probably their finery especially brought out for the photographer. Two of the girls wear cloaks made from Kiwi feathers (kahu-kiwi) and one a cloak decorated with black cords (korowai).

Dates

  • Creation: 1884 - 1885

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

good condition

Finding aid date

2017-11-14 10:52:55+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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