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The Maori widow - Rawiri's grave.

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Date

[1855]

Artist

William Strutt (1825-1915)

Collective Title

Strutt, William 1825-1915 :A collection of drawings in water colour ink and pencil illustrative of the scenery and early life of settlers and Maoris of New Zealand. 1855-1863. 2nd series.

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22900152

Description

A woman sitting disconsolately on the ground outside the fenced grave of her husband, Rawiri. Her hair is loose and she is gazing downwards. The grave has a post and rail fence on all sides and an upright canoe buried by its prow outside the fence

Dated from Strutt's watercolour 'Rawiri Wairua's grave & the spot where he fell, 1855' (E-453-f-002-1)

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

New Plymouth District, New Zealand

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