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Story: Tangaroa – the sea

God stick

God stick

This taumata atua (god stick) was found at Ōngare Point, north of Tauranga. It has been suggested that the carved figure may be Tangaroa.

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Auckland War Memorial Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira

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How to cite this page:

Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal. 'Tangaroa – the sea', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/tangaroa-the-sea/2/1