Original Watercolour
There are two original watercolours within this frame.
Notes: The carved figure on the left is estimated to be 12 feet high. The carved figure on the right which is 11 feet in height, was noted by Angas to be a representation of Parihori and her infant son Tawera. The carving was commissioned by Te Whero Whero in honour of his favourite daughter.
Signed by Angas
Lithograph
The original has been used in Angas's Portraits of the New Zealand Maori.
Lithograph caption: 'At Raroera Pa. Nov. 8. 12 feet. 11 feet. Pari Hori and her son Tawera. Ancient Carvings at Raroera Pa.'
Plate title: 'Ancient carvings at Raroera Pa'
Plate: 40
Notes:
Iwi [Tribe]: Tainui
Location: Raroera pa, Otawhao, Waikato
Former Accession Number 1478