IMAGE
Alexander, John Hood, 1916-1975 :Wharepuni Maungapohatu. John H Alexander. 1959
- Date
- 1959
- Reference
- B-192-016
- Description
An exterior view of the wharepuni (sealed house) at Rua's Stronghold. A Maori man sits cross-legged in front of the house, while a woman tends to making a kohua (three-legged metal pot) of food. On the left in the background, a rock shaped like a thumb can be seen; this is Maungapohatu, burial place of the Urewera chiefs over the centuries. Originally the wharepuni was used during the winter months, being sealed and warm; this type of dwelling died out once the use of European garments and blankets became more widespread
Other Titles - Wharepuni at Rua's Stronghold
Other Titles - Old-time Maori wharepuni in the Urewera
Extended Title - In: Alexander, John H: 'Historic New Zealand buildings: a folio of pen and wash paintings with text by John H. Alexander (1961)
Inscriptions: Verso - top right - No.X7 [in pencil]
Quantity: 1 drawing(s).
Physical Description: Ink and wash on page 305 x 415 mm
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Curator required
- Part of
- Alexander, John Hood, 1916-1975 :[Twenty drawings, including of historic houses, churches, Mangapohatu, Waimate North, the first Bank of New Zealand in Auckland, and Auckland Public Library 1880. 1950s-1960s]
- Format
- 1 drawing(s), Works of art, Wash drawings, Ink and wash on page 305 x 415 mm, Orientation: Horizontal image
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