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Rapata Wahawaha c1880
Portrait of Rapata Wahawaha, a Ngati Porou leader. Wahawaha and most of his Te Aowera hapu opposed the Pai Marire religion and sided with the government against its followers. He was presented with a ceremonial sword (probably not the one pictured) by Queen Victoria for services to the Crown during the New Zealand Wars.
- Read more about Rapata Wahawaha
- Read more about the sword presented to Rapata Wahawaha
Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: PA2-2764
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