[Merrett, Joseph Jenner] 1815-1854 :Noble chief of Kaitaia. Po Nihu. [Between 1841 and 1848]

Date
1841 - 1847
By
Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854
Reference
E-143-082
Description

Two drawings on one page. At the top, a half length portrait of 'noble chief of Kaitaia' shows a standing man, draped in a fine flax cloak. He has moko. At the bottom, a young boy, 'Po Nihu', wrapped in a blanket, a gourd behind him. There is an additional study of his left foot, upper right.

Quantity: 1 photograph(s).

Physical Description: Photograph of two pencil drawings

Access restrictions
Partly restricted - Curator required
Part of
British Library. Department of Manuscripts :Drawings and sketches illustrative of New Zealand. 1845-1853. [Additional Manuscript 19953. File prints].
Format
1 photograph(s), Works of art, Photographs, Portraits, Photograph of two pencil drawings
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