Nukualofa, Tongatabu [Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu] from "Zion"

Description:

Nukualofa, Tongatabu [Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu] from "Zion", 28 July 1884, New Zealand, by Burton Brothers, Alfred Burton. Purchased 1943. Te Papa (C.017495). Right foreground woman standing in clearing at top of rise. Looking down over a mixed settlement of Fale and colonial buildings (one in centre with picket fence) amongst tropical vegetation including tall coconut trees. In background coconut tree grove beneath cloudy sky.

Display date:

28 July 1884

Location:

New Zealand

Format:

PhysicalObject

Collections:

Te Papa Collections Online

Content partner:

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Availability:

Not specified