Parkinson, Sydney, 1745-1771 :The head of a chief of New Zealand, the face curiously tataow'd, or marked according to their manner. S. Parkinson del. T. Chambers sc. London, 1784. Plate XVI.

About this item

Title

Parkinson, Sydney, 1745-1771 :The head of a chief of New Zealand, the face curiously tataow'd, or marked according to their manner. S. Parkinson del. T. Chambers sc. London, 1784. Plate XVI.

Content partner

Alexander Turnbull Library

Collection

TAPUHI

Description

Head and shoulders portrait of a Maori man, his hair in a topknot with feathers and a bone comb, full facial moko, a greenstone earring, a tiki and a flax cloak. He has a small beard and a moustache. Parkinson was the artist on Captain Cook's 1st voyage to New Zealand in 1769. Other Titles - Tattooed Based on a wash drawing now in the British Library (Add MS 23920, folio 55) Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, hand-coloured, 260 x 205 mm

Format

Image

Date created

1769

Creator

Parkinson, Sydney, 1745-1771 / Chambers, Thomas, 1724?-1789

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22753134

Related subjects

Men, Māori / Tā moko (Uhi) / Māori (New Zealand people) / Clothing / Cook, James, 1728-1779 / Voyages, 1st, 1768-1771

What is the copyright status of this item?

Unknown

We haven't been able to determine the rights status of this item. It may be suitable for sharing, modification and commercial use, but you will need to check with Alexander Turnbull Library about its specific terms of use, and may need to undertake research to find the creator and publisher of each object to determine this.

What can I do with this item?

You must always check with Alexander Turnbull Library to confirm the specific terms of use, but this is our understanding:

Non-infringing use

NZ Copyright law does not prevent every use of a copyright work. You should consider what you can and cannot do with a copyright work.

Check before sharing

You'll need to confirm with the copyright holder before copying and/or sharing this item with others. This includes posting it on your blog, using it in a presentation, or any other public use.

Check before modifying

You'll need to confirm with the copyright holder before modifying, remixing, or building upon this item.

Check about commercial use

You'll need to confirm with the copyright holder before using this item for commercial purposes.