A Maori legend from Te Rou - Steele, Louis John, 1843-1918. (1888)
Carved house.
Rex Nan Kivell Collection NK820.
This painting is associated with John White's book: Te Rou, or, The maori at home. London, 1874.
Title from inscription on back of painting.
Digital master available
Keywords: Maori (New Zealand people) -- Costume; Maori (New Zealand people) -- Rites and ceremonies; Maori wood-carving -- New Zealand; Tattooing -- New Zealand