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#treelimbs

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Ans Westra (POTD)

Ruatoki, 1963
Large group of men, most of them Maori, sitting on a riverbank beneath a tree. Several of them are smoking cigarettes. Several bundles of eels are hanging from branches of the tree.

#Ruatoki #Maori #moe_tahurangi #Kōtuia #Ethnicgroups #Cigarettes #Smoking #Treelimbs #Māori #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #silver #gelatinsilverprints #worksofart #Contemporary #Fishing #NorthIsland #undefined

api.digitalnz.org/records/3544

The image depicts a large group of men, most likely Maori people, seated on the banks of a river beneath a tree. The photograph appears to be black and white with an antique feel, suggesting it may have been taken several decades ago. In this scene, various individuals are sitting casually in groups or pairs; some lean against each other for support while others sit upright. They display relaxed postures, many resting their legs on the ground or crossed at the ankles. Their clothing is simple and suited to a warm climate: sleeveless shirts, tank tops, shorts, and sandals. Among them, several individuals are engaged in smoking cigarettes, indicated by visible smoke trails and hand positions holding lit cigarettes. The atmosphere seems informal as they engage with one another through conversation or shared activities. In the background, there is an expansive landscape that includes a dry field extending to meet hills on the horizon under a hazy sky suggesting either dawn or dusk lighting conditions. On the tree branches above them hangs multiple bundles of eels, which could be indicative of their cultural practices and means of livelihood connected with fishing or trade. Overall, this image captures a moment in time where these individuals are taking respite from activities to socialize together under natural surroundings that reflect simplicity and close-knit community life.
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Ans Westra (POTD)

Mutu and Rebecca try to cut up the larger logs with their father's saw. From the series: Washday at the pa
View of Mutu and Rebecca both holding the saw trying to cut up a log. The house is in the background.

#Rebecca #moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Children #Treelimbs #Treestumps #Woodcutting #Māori #silver #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #workprints #gelatinsilverprints #NorthIsland

api.digitalnz.org/records/2037

In the image, two children are engaged in a task of cutting logs using a saw. The child on the left is actively holding the saw and appears to be guiding it through the log, while the other child is assisting by holding onto the handle of the saw. They are both focused on their work, which is taking place outdoors as indicated by the natural light and open space around them. In the background, there's a structure that resembles a shed or storage building. The scene suggests an effort to prepare firewood or cut logs for some purpose. Please note that this description is based on the visible elements in the image and does not include any speculative details.
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