15 Jul 2010
Te Papa buys the 1785 painting of Poedua
Te Papa has purchased the 1785 painting of Poetua, daughter of Oreo, chief of Ulaietea, one of the Society Isles, by John Webber (1751-1793) for 1.12 million euros. The acting CEO of Te Papa, Michelle Hippolite, joins us to discuss the purchase.