Heaphy, Charles 1820-1881 :Hiko, the son of Te Pehi Kupe (Tupai Cupa). Drawn by Charles Heaphy Esq.re. Day & Haghe. London, Smith, Elder [1845]

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Heaphy, Charles 1820-1881 :Hiko, the son of Te Pehi Kupe (Tupai Cupa). Drawn by Charles Heaphy Esq.re. Day & Haghe. London, Smith, Elder [1845]

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Collection

TAPUHI

Description

A full length portrait of Hiko in a fringed flax cloak, seated on the stern of a canoe at the water's edge, a mere in his right hand. The accompanying text reads: Hiko the son of Te Pehi Kupe (or Tupai Cupa, as he was formerly called when he visited England in 1826). Hiko is the highest chief in Cook's Strait, by descent. But the intrigues of Rauperaha have almost annihilated his influence. He is of mild and affable demeanour, and dignified bearing; but no trust can be placed in his word,...

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Image

Date created

1839 - 1842

Creator

Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23042077

Locations

Wellington Harbour / Port Nicholson / Wellington Harbour

Related subjects

Te Hiko-o-te-Rangi, active 1830s-1840s / Te Pehi Kupe, -1828? / Māori (New Zealand people) / Clothing / Waka / Weapons, Māori / Wellington Harbour / Port Nicholson

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