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Title
Pomarre King of Otaheite, combing his hair with his foot, as is the custom with all the natives of that country. Taken from a Drawing in the pofsefsion [possession] of Governor King, 1807
Call number
P2/543
Level of description
fonds
Date

1807
Type of material
Graphic Materials, Drawings
Reference code
1133826
Issue Copy
Digitised
Physical Description
1 drawing - watercolour - 31.5 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Watercolour, on wove paper, depicting Pomarre combing his hair with his right foot.
Copying Conditions
Out of copyright: Creator died before 1955
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
Description source

The title is taken from a manuscript inscription above the drawing.
General note

Digital order no:c037090001
Subject
Kings and rulers--Tahiti
Tahiti--Social life and customs.
Adult Males
Pomare II, King of Tahiti, 1780-1821
Topic
Tahitians
royal family (Tahiti)
tattoos (skin)
combs
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