Antique CDV 1870s Maori Man Wearing Korowai Cloak Over Suit Portrait

Antique CDV 1870s Maori Man Wearing Korowai Cloak Over Suit Portrait

This striking antique portrait captures a Maori man during the 1870s, posing with a fascinating juxtaposition of cultural heritage and Victorian style. He is depicted wearing a traditional woven korowai cloak draped carefully over a formal western suit, a visual testament to the shifting social landscape of the colonial era.

Collectors of ethnographic photography will appreciate this rare CDV for its unique documentation of Maori identity in the late nineteenth century. It is a compelling piece that bridges two worlds, preserving the dignified presence of this Maori man wearing his ceremonial korowai.