Untitled (portrait of two Māori women with mere)
Frank Denton, Artist
This is one of the
photographs
in our collection.
It was made in
Whanganui, Whanganui Region, New Zealand
in circa 1920s.
Measurements
202 x 156mm
Media
black & white photograph
Description
Black and white double portrait of two Māori women, one seated, the other standing with her right hand on the seated woman's left shoulder. Both are wearing feather cloaks and both hold a mere in their right hands. Both of them have their hair in a up-do.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery, Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
01 Jul 1997