Maori Portraits by Henry John Gill
F. T. Series
Otago Maoris
F. T. Series no. 2960
Maoris in Native Costume
"Industria Series" F. T. & Co., S.
94546
Old Maori from Puketeraki, New Zealand
"Industria Series" F. T. & Co., S.
94543
Group of Maoris from Puketeraki, New Zealand
"Industria Series" F. T. & Co., S.
A studio portrait showing a group of two men (standing) and two women
(sitting), in traditional costume including feather cloaks. Each holds a
weapon: two taiaha, a tewhatewha and a mere. Personal communication
from a researcher indicates the identity of the group: "All these tipuna
are Kai Tahu, Kati Mamoe. They come from Otakou, Purakaunui and
Puketeraki. The man standing on the left at the rear is Hori Kerei
Taiaroa MP for Southern Maori. Standing next to him is Hoani (John)
Matiu. Seated at the front left is Hira (Sarah) Te Wahia nee Antoni.
Next to her, seated on the right is Hana Maaka". This researcher reports
that the photograph was taken about 1899 -
Alexander Turnbull Library
Alexander Turnbull Library
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