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Thomas Kendall, Hongi and Waikato, 1820
1820 painting by James Barry showing Nga Puhi leaders Waikato on the left and Hongi Hika in the centre. Both men wear kiwi feather cloaks and flax skirts and are carrying mere, Hongi has a taiaha as well. The Reverend Thomas Kendall is seated on the right.
This work was painted in London when Hongi Hika and Waikato visited with Kendall. Find out more about this image on Timeframes .
Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: G-618
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 re-use of this image.
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