69. Joseph Jenner Merrett 1816 - 1854
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
est. $5,000 - 7,000
Fetched $6,000
Relative Size: A Blind Chief of Otawao
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

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