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Kupe’s dog

Kupe’s dog

Māori sometimes kept animals as pets. The explorer Kupe and his pet kurī (Polynesian dog) are depicted in a carving on the roof of the wharenui (meeting house) at Victoria University’s Te Herenga Waka Marae.

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Te Tumu Herenga Waka Marae, Victoria University of Wellington

All rights to images of this marae are held by Te Tumu Herenga Waka Marae, Victoria University of Wellington

How to cite this page:

Nancy Swarbrick. 'Pets', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/pets/2/2