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Maori family in Dusky Bay, New Zealand
Maori family in Dusky Bay, New Zealand. The man holds a taiaha club, the woman a spear, and all wear cloaks of skins or leaves. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Francesco Rosaspina after William Hodges from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1844
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Aborigine Cloak Cook Dusky Ferrario Francesco Giulio Hodges Maori Skins Spear Zealand Rosaspina
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rich cultural heritage of New Zealand's Maori people into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, rights managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a traditional Maori family in Dusky Bay. The family members proudly display their taiaha club and spear, while dressed in cloaks made of skins or leaves. The vibrant colors and intricate details of this print are beautifully captured on our high-quality canvas material, ensuring a stunning addition to any room. Experience the essence of New Zealand's history and culture with this exquisite piece of art.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Maori Family in Dusky Bay, New Zealand: A Captivating Illustration of Ancestral Pride and Tradition This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by the skilled hands of Francesco Rosaspina after the original watercolor painting by William Hodges, offers a captivating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Maori people in New Zealand. The image, taken from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, published in Florence, Italy, in 1844, showcases a proud Maori family in their traditional attire, standing against the backdrop of Dusky Bay. The Maori family consists of a man, holding a taiaha club, a long, hooked weapon used in ceremonial combat and hunting, and a woman, armed with a spear. Both the man and woman wear cloaks made of skins or leaves, symbolizing their deep connection to the land and their ancestral traditions. Their intricate tattoos, known as ta moko, adorn their faces and bodies, representing their genealogy, status, and personal history. William Hodges, an English painter and a member of Captain James Cook's third voyage, created the original painting in 1773 during the first European contact with the Maori people. Hodges' painting, and subsequently Rosaspina's engraving, offer an essential record of the Maori people's appearance and way of life before the influences of European colonization. This illustration serves as a testament to the Maori people's resilience and their unwavering commitment to preserving their cultural traditions. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of honoring and celebrating the diverse histories and heritages that make up our global community.
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