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Flags of Pai Mārire

Flags of Pai Mārire

The top flag depicted by W.F. Gordon is the personal flag of Te Ua Haumēne, founder of the Pai Mārire faith. The word ‘Kenana’ (Canaan) represents Te Ua’s identification with the Jews. The lower flags are those of Tītokowaru and Peehi Tūroa, two apostles of the faith.

Credit:

Collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Reference: F.7056/41 - W.F. Gordon, Te Ua, Titokowaru and Pehi Turoa flags

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How to cite this page: 'Flags of Pai Mārire', URL: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/flag-te-ua-haumene, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 22-Dec-2011

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