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Hone Heke, Kawiti and Hariata Rongo

Hone Heke, Kawiti and Hariata Rongo

In this 1846 painting by Joseph Merrett, Hone Heke is seen standing with his wife Hariata and his ally Kawiti. In a blend of old and new Heke and Kawiti are in Maori clothing while Hariata is wearing European clothing. Heke is also shown holding a musket while Kawiti holds on to a traditional Maori weapon, a taiaha.

Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: C-012-019
Artist: Joseph Jenner Merrett
Further information and copies of this image may be obtained from the Library through its 'Timeframes' website, http://timeframes.natlib.govt.nz
Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

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