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Captain Cook Presenting Pigs and Fowls to the Maoris, (1902). Creator: C. Howard
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Captain Cook Presenting Pigs and Fowls to the Maoris, (1902). Creator: C. Howard
Captain Cook Presenting Pigs and Fowls to the Maoris, (1902). 1770s: English sailors arrive in what later became New Zealand. From "King Edward's Realm; Story of the Making of the Empire", by the Rev. C. S. Dawe, B.A. [The Educational Supply Association, Limited, Holborn Viaduct, London, 1902]
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Captain Cook Presenting Pigs and Fowls to the Maoris" is a photograph print by C. Howard, taken from "King Edward's Realm: The Story of the Making of the Empire" by the Reverend C.S. Dawe, published in 1902 by The Educational Supply Association in London. This image captures a significant moment in the 18th century, as English sailors, led by Captain James Cook, made their first contact with the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand. The photograph depicts Cook standing on the deck of a ship, presenting a Maori chief with a pig and some chickens. The Maori man, dressed in traditional clothing, holds the pig by a rope tied around its snout, while another Maori man looks on. Cook's crew members can be seen in the background, some of them holding guns and other sailors tending to the ship. This image is a reminder of the complex international relations that developed between European explorers and indigenous peoples during the age of imperial expansion. While the exchange of gifts may have been intended to establish peaceful relations, it also marked the beginning of a long history of colonization and invasion. The image is controversial, as it reflects the perspective of the British Empire and its justification for its expansion into new territories. However, it also provides a glimpse into the cultural exchange that occurred between Europeans and indigenous peoples during this period. Despite the controversy surrounding the image, it remains an important historical document that sheds light on the early interactions between Europeans and Maori people in New Zealand. The photograph captures the moment of first contact, a pivotal moment in the history of both Britain and New Zealand.
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