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Pai Marire supporters
Watercolour by Lieutenant Herbert Meade (1842-1868) depicting Pai Marire ceremony at Tataroa on 27 January 1865. Meade and his guide Hemipo (shown standing aside from the proceedings) were taken prisoner by Pai Marire supporters, and released after their fate had been determined at the ceremony.
Pai Marire (Hauhau) supporters believed that rituals would protect them against bullets. A 'Niu pole' with three flags was a feature of Hauhau ceremonies. The 'Riki' flag or pennant was a war flag, while the 'Ruru' flag represented peace. The relative positions of these flags on the Niu pole indicated whether the spirit behind the gathering was peaceful or hostile. A third flag representing the priest conducting the ceremony was also flown.
Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: B-139-014
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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