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Story: Te Tau Ihu tribes

Whaler’s view of Māori (3rd of 3)

Whaler’s view of Māori

This detail from the scrimshaw shows a chief with a full moko and wearing a traditional cloak.

About this item

National Library of Australia, Rex Nan Kivell Collection
Reference: NK827

Permission of the National Library of Australia must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Hilary Mitchell and John Mitchell. 'Te Tau Ihu tribes', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/te-tau-ihu-tribes/3/4/3