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(68) Ko Ruka te Oranga

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Date

[1845]

Artist

Thomas Biddulph Hutton (1824-1886)

Collective Title

Hutton, Thomas Biddulph (Rev), 1824-1886: [Three sketchbooks of New Zealand scenes and people. 1844-1847]

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/43081833

Description

A head-and-shoulders profile portrait of Ruka ('Luke') te Oranga. He wears his hair short, and sports facial hair above his lip and on his chin. He has a full facial moko, and wears a cloak, possibly of green flax. Hutton writes of his subject 'Luke te Oranga - a fine looking fellow ain't he?'

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

New Zealand

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Portraits

Category

People & Society

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