IMAGE
Artist unknown :Tenawa chief of the Ngatiawa, New Zealand [1830-1840s]
- Date
- 1830 - 1849
- Reference
- A-237-043
- Description
Shows a half length profile portrait of the Maori chief, grimacing in a threatening way, and holding a mere up in front of him in his right hand. He wears full moko, and a red cloak.
This chief was known for his attack and capture of the brig "Haweis" in 1823.
The Library holds another version of this portrait in oils, purchased Peter Webb Gallery, Auckland, 2007. See G-256-1
Other Titles - Tenewa
Inscriptions: Recto - top right - [Title]; Recto - top left - Tenewa [?]
Quantity: 1 watercolour(s).
Physical Description: Watercolour, 230 x 292 mm.
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Format
- 1 watercolour(s), Works of art, Watercolours, Portraits, Ethnographic illustrations, Watercolour, 230 x 292 mm., Orientation: Horizontal image
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