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Maori man

Object | Part of Photography collection

item details

NameMaori man
ProductionElizabeth Pulman; photographer; circa 1870; Auckland
Classificationcartes-de-visite, black-and-white prints, studio portraits
Materialssilver, albumen, printing-out paper, mounting board
Materials Summaryblack and white photograph, carte-de-visite
Techniquesblack-and-white photography, photography
DimensionsImage: 57mm (width), 90mm (height)
Registration NumberO.039538
Credit lineBequest of the Edwin family, 1966

Overview

Head and shoulders portrait of a young Maori man identified as Hori Ngakapa Te Whanaunga.  He is lookng directly at the camera, and has a bushy beard and a moko.  His moko has been retouched, possibly by the photographer.  He is wearing a light coloured waistcoat over a spotted shirt.