Unidentified Maori Warrior (Caption: Unidentified)

Reference Number1969.0039DescriptionCarte-de-visite of an unidentified Maori warrior, with a checked cloth wrapped around his waist, and a rain cape over his shoulders. He is crouched on the ground and holding a rifle in front of him, and has 6 or 7 feathers in his hair. The photograph has the look of a recreation, as rolled up trousers are visible below the checked blanket. On the back of the carte-de-visite is printed: "PHOTOGRAPHED BY - H. WEBSTER - QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND". Stamped above this is: "THE ELMS TRUST" and written in ballpoint the number 140.Physical DescriptionDocumentary Artifact. Carte-de-visitePhotographer/CreatorWEBSTER, H.

Location

LocationAuckland, New Zealand

Asset Location

RoomOffsite storage

Usage

AcknowledgementThe Elms Foundation Image Collection 1969.0039

Relates To

Part of Photograph CollectionThe Elms Foundation Image Collection

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