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Te Rauparaha’s moko (1st of 2)

Te Rauparaha’s moko

The Ngāti Toa chief Te Rauparaha used this image of his moko (facial tattoo) to sign a deed of sale for Cloudy Bay in the Marlborough Sounds.

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Archives New Zealand - Te Rua Mahara o Te Kawanatanga
Reference: NZC 133, 24 (1)

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Mīria Pōmare. 'Ngāti Toarangatira', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/ngati-toarangatira/3/1/1