[Angas, George French] 1822-1886 :Heytiki Wahi tapu, Taupo [1844]

Date
1844
By
Angas, George French, 1822-1886
Reference
A-020-003
Description

Shows an elaborately carved tekoteko which forms the post of a palisade to a pa near Rotoaira Lake

Original sketch for lithograph in Angas, G F "New Zealanders Illustrated", Plate L, p114, where it is described as a carved Tiki or image in an old pah near Roto-aire (Rotoaira) Lake. Behond the image is a little elevated whata, or box for holding the bones of a favourite child

Other Titles - Hei tiki

Quantity: 1 drawing(s).

Physical Description: Pencil 233 x 175 mm

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Part of
[Angas, George French] 1822-1886 :[Sketchbook 1844] / [Angas, George French] 1822-1886 :[Bound pages from Sketchbook 1844]
Format
1 drawing(s), Works of art, Pencil works, Pencil 233 x 175 mm
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