A pakeha impression of life among pa Maoris of the pre-European period. This painting, from 1906, shows preparations at the approach of an enemy force. The illustration comes from “The Tattooed Land,” by Barry Brailsford, reviewed today. The author comments that the painting captures the spirit of the occasion, even if some details, such as the hair styles, do not conform to those of the classical Maori.
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67A pakeha impression of life among pa Maoris of the pre-European period. This painting, from 1906, shows preparations at the approach of an enemy force. The illustration comes from “The Tattooed Land,” by Barry Brailsford, reviewed today. The author comments that the painting captures the spirit of the occasion, even if some details, such as the hair styles, do not conform to those of the classical Maori. Press, 5 December 1981, Page 16
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