Story: Ngāti Maniapoto
Matakore was Maniapoto’s younger brother and supported him against Te Ihingaarangi. These carvings are of two descendants of Matakore – the sisters Parehuia and Kahira Maratini. The moko on Parehuia’s chin indicates her seniority in the family.
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