Untitled (portrait of a Māori woman 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 160mm
Media
black & white photograph
Description
Black and white portrait of a Māori woman wearing a cloak and holding a mere across her chest with her right hand. The portrait shows her head and shoulders only and she is smiling with her hair loose, background is dark.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery, Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
01 Jul 1997