See historic events for any day of the year by entering the date below. Why not try your birthday?
Hone Heke sketch
In this head and shoulders profile portrait, Nga Puhi chief Hone Heke (Hone Wiremu Heke Pokai) wears a close-fitting peaked cap. His moko is clearly shown, and he is wearing a chequered cloak with a fringed collar.
- Read more about Hone Heke.
Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: A-014-003
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.
Delicious
StumbleUpon
Reddit
Facebook
Google
YahooHow to cite this page: 'Hone Heke sketch', URL: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/hone-heke-sketch, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 12-May-2008
Community contributions