69. Joseph Jenner Merrett 1816 - 1854
A Blind Chief of Otawao
est. $5,000 - 7,000
A Blind Chief of Otawao
Watercolour wash on post card
8.5 x 13.5 cm
Inscribed A Blind Chief of Otawao lower left & Maruhau lower ri
8.5 x 13.5 cm
est. $5,000 - 7,000
Fetched $6,000
Relative size
One of the most interesting individuals at the Mission Station of Otawhao is Horomona Marahau, or "Blind Solomon" who for some years acted very efficiently as a native catechist and teacher in connection with the Church Missionary Society . . . George French Angus