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Cloaked Māori chiefs (2nd of 2)

Cloaked Māori chiefs

This detail shows three Māori chiefs in the foreground. In the right background are two Aborigines, distinguishable from the chiefs by their darker skin and their attire – they are clad only in loincloths.

About this item

National Library of Australia, Rex Nan Kivell Collection
Reference: NK259/B
Hand-coloured aquatint from a drawing by Major Taylor

Permission of the National Library of Australia must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Carl Walrond. 'Māori overseas', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/maori-overseas/1/2/2