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Northland canoes

Northland canoes

A number of Māori pose in fishing canoes at Kohukohu, Northland, in 1894. It is likely that they are taking part in races.

About this item

Alexander Turnbull Library, Henry Charles Clarke Wright Collection (PAColl-5032)
Reference: 1/1-020439; G

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Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr. 'Waka – canoes', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
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