Tawharo, King [captioned beneath plate], 1884 - 1885
Scope and Contents
127 x 182 mm. oval print. A head and shoulders portrait of this Maori Chief, a heavily tattooed man wearing a cloak made from birds’ feathers (probably kiwi, a ‘kahu-kiwi’). The ‘moko’ of this chief is very well defined, with complex designs around nose and chin, and diverging curved lines running upwards over his forehead from the bridge of his nose. Photograph by Josiah Martin.
Dates
- Creation: 1884 - 1885
Creator
- From the Fonds: Burton Brothers (fl. 1868-1898) (photographers) (Organization)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
good condition
Finding aid date
2017-11-14 12:15:32+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
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