Untitled (portrait of a Māori woman with cloak and 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
204 x 156mm
Media
black & white photograph
Description
Black and white portrait of a Māori woman wearing a feather cloak over another cloak, standing on a tapa cloth in front of a painted backdrop. Next to her is a draped box covered with another feather cloak. She is holding a mere in her left hand and her hair is loose.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery, Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
01 Jul 1997