Carte de visite portrait of Tawhiao, 2nd Maori King, captioned “Tawahio sic the Maori King”

by New Zealand

$1,250 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller

1 vols. 3-3/8 x 2-1.2. Mounted to card. Slight circular abrasion in lower right corner of image. Item #232384 A rare care-de-visite portrait of Tawhiao c. 1822-1894 , the 2nd Maori King, who “…left a legacy of religious principles from which his people would draw a future dream for Tainui: the rebirth of a self-sufficient economic base, supported by the strength and stability of the people. Native trees and foods symbolise strength

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