Gesture in dance
Williams, John, d 1905 :The war dance. 1859.
Date: 1859
From: Thomson, Arthur Saunders, 1817?-1860 :The story of New Zealand (London, John Murray, 1859).
By: Williams, John, -1905?
Reference: PUBL-0144-1-front
Description: Shows a group of Maori men performing the haka. They are all jumping in the air simultaneously, grimacing, and holding their rifles diagonally across their chests with their right hands. Extended Title - From: Thomson, A. S. The story of New Zealand. (London, John Murray, 1859), volume 1, frontispiece. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 150 x 230 mm.
Photographer unknown :Miss Maud Allan. [1914]
Date: 1914
From: [Programmes for ballet and dance performances in New Zealand. 1910-1919]
Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1914-01-09
Description: Shows the barefoot dancer Maud Allan, in classical Greek robes, sprigs of flowers tied at her waist and shoulder, with her arms upraised ecstatically. Extended Title - in, Grand Opera House programme for her concert, Monday April 27, 1914. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on page of programme.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 245 x 187 mm.