A head and shoulders portrait of Te Wheoro

A head and shoulders studio portrait photograph of Wiremu Te Wheoro [Wiremu Te Morehu Maipapa Te Wheoro] (1826–1895), a Chief of Waikato and Maori politician. He has a full face Ta Moko tattoo. A long pendant earring hangs from his right ear.

Photographer: G.W. Bishop, Auckland.

The reverse of the original carte de visit states 'Te Whereo. A chief of Waikato'.

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ID:	ALB0373.41
Type:	Photographic print
Display location:	Not on display
Date made:	1868; 1878
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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A head and shoulders portrait of Te Wheoro

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