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Peruperu

Peruperu

Peruperu

Members of Ngāti Tūwharetoa perform a peruperu (a dance with weapons) on Waitangi Day (6 February), 1934. The shimmering air seen in summer is sometimes likened to the way the air quivers during such a performance.

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Alexander Turnbull Library , New Zealand Railways Collection (PAColl-5167)
Reference: 1/2-023706; G

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.




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