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Kōrero: Ngā waewae tapu

Ancient canoe

Ancient canoe

Many traditions about exploration establish tribal boundaries – which were often marked with particular items. This ancient canoe, found in Taupō, is believed to have been made purely as a boundary marker, and placed at Ōpepe.

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Taupo Museum of Art and History

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Rāwiri Taonui. 'Ngā waewae tapu', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 22-Jul-10
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/mi/nga-waewae-tapu/1/2