Portrait of a New Zealand Chief, His Face being Ingeniously Tatawed and Ornamented According to the Custom of the Country.
London: Alexander Hogg. Published March 8, 1794. Wonderful portrait of the head & torso of a Maori chief, with moka tattooing on his face, hair up, earrings, necklace & coat. Handsome pre-1800 portrait, from the now scarce Portlock's New collection of voyages and travels. Trove 10160195; NLA 1269548. Image 6 1/4 x 11 1/4" trimmed within plate mark to 6 7/8 x 11 1/2", very clean crisp image. Otherwise very good condition. Item #7188
Price: $275.00