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Story: Waka – canoes

On the Whanganui River (1st of 2)

On the Whanganui River

Toko (poles) were often used for negotiating rivers. Here, the ease of travelling downstream is shown with a lone man using the toko on the Whanganui River.

About this item

Alexander Turnbull Library, Auckland Star Collection
Reference: 1/1-003003; G

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Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr. 'Waka – canoes', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/waka-canoes/7/2/1