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Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Huia. [1863]
Date: 1863
From: [Crawford, James Coutts] 1817-1889 :Wairarapa and Manawatu sketchbook 1863
Reference: E-172-019
Description: A roughly drawn male huia perched on a branch. Crawford's account of this sighting of the huia reads "On March 26th [1863] we again crossed the Maungatainoko, obtaining a view of the Tararua covered with snow. At 2p.m. we reached a pa, Tutaekara [i.e. Tutaekura?], situated on the banks of the Maungatainoko, and inhabited by a population of about a dozen Maoris ... In the pa there was a tame huia, a bird in much request among the Maoris for its feathers, and often met with in the Puketoe Range.' Exhibited in 'Huia: Sacred Bird, Lost Treasure' exhibition at the National Library Gallery, 24 July to 7 November 1999. Curated by Jill Trevelyan. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink on sketchbook page, 138 x 460 mm
Nicholson, Peter fl 2000s: 'Gee John.. what is that?' 'It's a moa. A large flightless a...
Date: 2001
By: The Australian (Newspaper); Nicholson, Peter, active 2000s
Reference: DX-007-002
Description: Quantity: 1 digital image(s) ..