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G.C. Crummer photographs taken in the Cook Islands - P1969-001/2

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Reference NumberP1969-001/2Datec.1904CreatorCrummer, George R., 1868-1953DescriptionTwenty-three photographs taken c.1904 in the Cook Islands. Subjects include Mangaian dancers, warriors from Mauke and Atiua and unidentified elders, a wedding group showing some of the presents and food, the burial of a chief, as well as views of Avatiu Harbour, Government House, a sitting of the Native Council with W.E. Gudgeon presiding and the ceremonial presentation of a mat with virtually all of the European population present.

Not all of this collection has been digitised and available through Digital Collections. Information about other items can be found on the Hākena catalogue, through the Library Catalogues link above.PublisherThe photographs were mostly taken by the donor's brother who lived in the Cooks, was son-in-law of W.E. Gudgeon and worked as an accountant for the Cook Islands Co-operative Society.

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The three great Toas of Makea of Rarotonga

The Amazons of Atui with their chieftainess Akatairi and some of their men

Atui group

The Atiuans being attacked by an enemy

Wedding group

Coffin and decorations of a chief

Burying a chief

View of harbour, Rarotonga

Atui warriors

Main harbour, Rarotonga

In the Island of Mangaia

The Mangaians with the two heathen deities

The three great Toas of Makea of Rarotonga

Depicts Or Relates To

NamesTereora SchoolNative CouncilGudgeon, W.E.AkatairiDigby-SmithPlacesMaukeRarotongaAtiuMangaiaCook IslandsSubjectsPacific IslandsKeywordsDancers

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