Artist unknown :Madchen von Foa (Tonga-Oarne). C S del. Lith Jnst Arnz & Co. Dusseldorf. [1840s?]

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Title

Artist unknown :Madchen von Foa (Tonga-Oarne). C S del. Lith Jnst Arnz & Co. Dusseldorf. [1840s?]

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Alexander Turnbull Library

Collection

TAPUHI

Description

Three-quarter-length profile of a young Tongan woman. She wears a knee-length wrap round her waist, but is otherwise naked. Her hair is cut short, and is brushed back and frizzy. She carries what appears to be a large palm leaf in her hand; her arms are crossed at her waist. Other Titles - Girl from Foa (Tonga) [translation] Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, hand-coloured, on sheet 220 x 143 mm Provenance: Purchase: Antiquarian Art, Lower Hutt, September 2012

Format

Image

Date created

1840 - 1850

Creator

Arnz, J, active 1850s

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/31982272

Locations

Foa

Related subjects

Polynesians / Women, Tongan / Clothing and dress / Tonga / Hairstyles / Foa

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