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[Funeral of a chief]. 23 February

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Date

[ca. 1885]

Artist

John Philemon Backhouse (1845-1908)

Collective Title

Backhouse, John Philemon 1845-1908 :Australasian views [New Zealand scenes] [ca 1880]

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22414734

Description

A dead chief lying on a low bed, his head on a rolled mat, his body covered by another mat or blanket. He is surrounded by mourners. At his head is a low whare with painted barge-boards. Another whare is inside a fence on the left, and forest trees are beyond the fence

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

New Zealand

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Tags

People
Death
Encampments

Category

People & Society

Glossary
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