Paul Paora Tuhaere, Chief Orakie / Queen Aotea, Second Wife of King Tawhiao , 1880s
Scope and Contents
Bust-length portrait of Paul Paora Tuhaere, a Maori Chief in Auckland, New Zealand. Portrait shows the chief wearing Western-style suit with white bibbed shirt and bow tie. He has a short white beard and mustache, and his tribal facial tattoos can be seen clearly.
On the reverse is a portrait of Queen Aotea. She has short, dark, hair, and wears a traditional cloak with frilled collar and a feather in her hair. She has facial tattoos on her chin.
Both images are signed Pulman Photo.
Dates
- 1880s
Creator
- Pulman and Son Photographers (Photographer)
Physical Description
2 albumen prints, mounted on opposite sides of a black paper sheet ; 28 x 22 cm (Chief) 28 x 21 cm (Queen)
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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