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Foy Bros., 1872-1886 (ca), A Maori rangatira with moko, Carte de visite, Oceania-Ethnographica, LL/14416
LL/14416
Foy Bros.
1872-1886 (ca)
A Maori rangatira with moko

Carte de visite
105 x 63 mm
 
Oceania-Ethnographica
Courtesy of www.oceania-ethnographica.com (#4094R)
 
The chief wears the highly prized tail feathers of the huia bird in his hair; a greenstone ear pendant, kuru, along with a feather ear ornament; and a feather cloak, kahu-huruhuru.
 
LL/14416
 


 

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