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Group of Maori men in formal Maori dress, possibly preparing for haka or powhiri
- Date
- [1900-1910?]
- Reference
- PAColl-10563-174-56
- Description
Taken by an unidentified photographer. Shows long rows of Maori men, possibly in preparation for a haka or powhiri. Most are dressed in a kakahu cloak, these include korowai and korokiwi, and many men appear to be holding weapons. Single storey wooden buildings can be seen in the background and a range of hills in the distance. Partially obscured white writing in the bottom left-hand corner of the print reads " Government Department". Annotation on verso reads "Cowan Collection".
Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
- Use/Reproduction
- Please ask the Library for permission to reproduce items in this collection. Copyright: Out of copyright
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Part of
- Turnbull Library Pictures: Original photographic prints and postcards from the File Prints Collection / Original prints from file print collection: 572. Māori art, carving to 572. Māori string games [whai]
- Format
- 1 b&w original photographic print(s), Silver gelatin photoprints
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