IMAGE
[Angas, George French] 1822-1886 :Karaha [Human figures 1844]
- Date
- 1844
- Reference
- A-020-036-2
- Description
Two decorated or gourds (calabashes) or koraha used by Maori for water carriage. Below them are silhouettes of two men, copied from Australian Aboriginal rock drawings. One figure has the annotation '6 ft' below it, and 'legs too long and feet too large' to one side; this figure is standing with legs astride and arms out wide. The second figure to the right has arms upraised and a more animal-shaped head than the first.
Original sketch for lithograph In: Angas, G F New Zealanders Illustrated, Plate LV, no. 9 p124 (Calabashes only)
Other Titles - Koraha and Aboriginal silhouettes
Quantity: 2 drawing(s) (on one sheet).
Physical Description: Pencil 241 x 170 mm
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Curator required
- Part of
- [Angas, George French] 1822-1886 :[Sketchbook 1844] / [Angas, George French] 1822-1886 :Waka or wood hen, New Zealand Sep 3; Fantailed fly catcher Auckland; Tail of huia [1844] Karaha [Human figures 1844]
- Format
- 2 drawing(s) (on one sheet), Works of art, Pencil works, Pencil 241 x 170 mm
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