Tauihu, Owae marae

Production date
06 Mar 1939
 Description
Shows side view of tauihu outside the meeting house at Owae marae. Tauihiu was found in a swamp north of the marae. The tauihu is in excellent condition - including a complete forward facing figure at the front of the prow. The head of this figure has subsequently been broken off and misplaced.
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Artist/Maker
Production role
Photographer
Production date
06 Mar 1939
Production place
New Zealand/Taranaki
Production period
1930s
Subject person
Classification
Documentary Artifact/Communication Artifacts
Collection
Rigby Allan Collection
Current rights
All Rights Reserved
Accession number
PHO2011-0689
Collection type
Photographs
Material
Black and White Sheet Film
Black and White Negative
Photographic Negative

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