John Rutherford, the tattooed Englishman
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John Rutherford, the tattooed Englishman
A few escaped convicts or seamen lived with Māori as traders and go-betweens. They became known as Pākehā–Māori. One was John Rutherford, shown here in European dress but with a fully tattooed face. The portrait was probably done by George Scharf in England, where Rutherford appeared in sideshows.
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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: 090-028-A
Watercolour by George Scharf
Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.
