[Gilfillan, John Gordon?], 1839-1875 :Sketch at Maurea on the Waikato. Tangi over the deceased sister of the chief "Takere" / J.G. [1860s or early 1870s?]

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[Gilfillan, John Gordon?], 1839-1875 :Sketch at Maurea on the Waikato. Tangi over the deceased sister of the chief "Takere" / J.G. [1860s or early 1870s?]

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Collection

TAPUHI

Description

Shows a group of mourners in front of a carved whare with rakau roof, carved tekoteko, and carvings around the entrance doorway. In the porch the body is wrapped in a red blanket and cloaked figures sit on either side with eyes lowered. The seated woman on the right has a headdress of brown leaves or striped feathers and chin moko. On the far right stands a man with full-face moko, wearing a feather cloak and holding a long taiaha. At the far left is a group of figures, one seated and two sta...

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Image

Date created

1860 - 1875

Creator

Gilfillan, John Alexander, 1793-1863 / Gilfillan, John Gordon, 1839-1875

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22880529

Locations

Maurea Pā

Related subjects

Korowai / Māori (New Zealand people) / Dwellings / New Zealand / Waikato Region / Funeral customs and rites / Moko kauwae / Tangihanga / Tekoteko / Whatu kākahu / Wood-carving, Māori / Maurea Pā

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