Kai Tahu Maori Leaders: Te One and Honani Tikao
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Henry John Gill (1853-1932) 19th century gelatine photograph studio portrait of two prominent Kai Tahu Maori, Te one (H?ne) Taare Takao and Honani Matiu Tikao (1850-1927, tohunga and politician). Shown standing holding a taiaha, wearing a kahu kiwi over a kaitaka cloak with taniko border. Hoani Tamahika Matiu (1854-1944, traditional authority, Kai Tahu Settlement Committee executive) holding a tewhatewha, wearing a large whakatipu (dress raincape) over a kaitaka taniko and rapaki kilt. Postcard images of the same sitters in various collections suggest the date of the image as c.1896-99. 20 x 14.5 cm.
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