Reverend Richard Taylor Chair; circa 1844; 1959.42.1
Name/Title
Reverend Richard Taylor Chair
Reverend Richard Taylor Chair
About this object
Chair carved by Putiki Maori and presented to Reverend Richard Taylor as a personal gift about 1844. This extraordinary missionary served in Wanganui from 1843 to 1873. He was dedicated to his mission, a prolific writer, collector, arbitrator between Mäori and European, naturalist and advisor to governors. His collection includes this carved chair made for him by members of his congregation, a taiaha described in 1843 as his staff and support, a collection of rare godsticks from this region, exquisite kaitaka paepaeroa or prestige cloaks, and a rare potae taua or mourning cap.
Chair carved by Putiki Maori and presented to Reverend Richard Taylor as a personal gift about 1844. This extraordinary missionary served in Wanganui from 1843 to 1873. He was dedicated to his mission, a prolific writer, collector, arbitrator between Mäori and European, naturalist and advisor to governors. His collection includes this carved chair made for him by members of his congregation, a taiaha described in 1843 as his staff and support, a collection of rare godsticks from this region, exquisite kaitaka paepaeroa or prestige cloaks, and a rare potae taua or mourning cap.
Date Made
circa 1844
circa 1844
Medium and Materials
Wood, metal
Wood, metal
Measurements
132 x 52 x 56cm
132 x 52 x 56cm
Collection
Taylor Collection
Taylor Collection
Object number
1959.42.1
1959.42.1
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