Map, Māori fortifications
Maker
Sinclair, Andrew
Production date
1863
Current rights
Public Domain
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Brief Description
Sketch map of Māori fortifications, Rangiriri, drawn by Māori in 1863. Attested as a true copy and signed by Andrew Sinclair, Chief Government Surveyor. The map shows the Waikato River, Lake Waikere and the fortifications at center bordering the Waikato River and Lake Waikere. Rifle pits are shown around the fortification area, and two gunboats - the Avon and the Pioneer - are visible on the river.
Production date
1863
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Production period
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Media/Materials description
Hand drawn in pencil on paper backed with cardboard.
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Measurements
Height x Width: 655 x 485mm
Height x Width: 575 x 405mm
Height x Width: 575 x 405mm
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Subject date
1863
Current rights
Public Domain
Other number(s)
MMC216, 5044, 71013
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