Ohinemutu, Rotorua, 1964
An image of a Pakeha man and a Maori woman sitting on a sofa . He has his hands in the air and she is playing a ukulele.
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![The image is a black and white photograph capturing an intimate moment between two children, identified as Rebecca and Mutu. They are lying in bed together with their heads resting on pillows, suggesting they might be asleep or about to sleep.
Rebecca appears slightly older than Mutu, based on her size and facial features, which convey a sense of determination or contemplation. Her dark hair is tousled, and she's looking off-camera towards the left side of the frame with an intense gaze that contrasts with what seems like stillness from below.
Mutu lies in front of Rebecca, their head resting against hers as if seeking comfort or security. Their black hair falls over one eye but frames a peaceful expression as they look upwards at something outside the camera's view.
The bed linens are wrinkled and disheveled, adding to an informal, lived-in atmosphere that indicates this moment is part of regular life for these children rather than staged.
Behind them is what appears to be a backdrop with printed images or text on it. It seems worn out in places due to peeling paint or fading material, suggesting either age or exposure to harsh conditions. Despite the wear and tear visible on this background, there's still enough detail discernible where we can make out silhouettes of figures that might represent people or other objects.
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