Original Watercolour
This are four sketches and four signatures in this frame. Captions and notes are as follows:

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4. 'Na Te Wirihana'
   
   
5. 'Tipene Whaingaroa'
   
   
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7. 'Wa rekawa Son of Te Waro.'
   
   
8. 'Taarg putingi Son of Rangituaeta'
   
   

Notes: The moko (traditional Moari facial tattoo) is equivalent to the idea of a cultural identity card and passport. Each moko was customised to the individual and represented a wealth of information that could be instantly recognised. The Moko could indicate the wearer's rank, status and their position of power and authority. The person's descent was considered an essential requirement before a moko could be undertaken.

Signed by Angas

Lithograph
The original has been used in Angas's Portraits of the New Zealand Maori.

Lithograph caption: no caption
Plate title: 'Specimen of Tattooing'
Plate: 48
Notes: Original larger than plate

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Location:

Former Accession Number 1491