King Tawhiao's soldiers performing at his tangi - Photograph taken by Enos Pegler
Title:
King Tawhiao's soldiers performing at his tangi - Photograph taken by Enos Pegler
Subject:
Tawhiao, Tukaroto Matutaera Potatau Te Wherowhero, d 1894; Maori - Funeral customs and rites; Soldiers - New Zealand - Waikato Region; Maori - Soldiers; Men, Maori - New Zealand - Waikato Region; Men - New Zealand - Waikato Region; Maori - Clothing ; Rifles; Maori dance - Haka
Abstract:
King Tawhiao's soldiers performing a haka at his tangi. Photograph taken 24 September 1894 by Enos Pegler.
Geographic Location:
Parawera
Personal name(s):
Pegler, Enos Silvanus, d 1938
Addition Description:
King Tawhiao died 26 August 1894 at Parawera. He was buried at Taupiri after a tangi in September. On 24 September the tangi was open to pakeha visitors. The photograph was taken that day with a "Facile" camera. Sources of information: DNZB, vol 2; Sharland's New Zealand Photographer, 8 Oct 1894; William Main, Auckland through a Victorian lens (Wellington: Millwood, 1977).
Date Issued:
24 September 1894
Format:
Albumen print, 14.5 x 19.8 cm
Collection:
Martin, Josiah, 1843-1916 :Maori portraits and artifacts
