[Merrett, Joseph Jenner] 1815-1854 :Maori feast at Remuera. Star Steam Litho., Auckland. [Auckland, H Brett] 1890

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[Merrett, Joseph Jenner] 1815-1854 :Maori feast at Remuera. Star Steam Litho., Auckland. [Auckland, H Brett] 1890

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Collection

TAPUHI

Description

Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha on 11 May 1844. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Sw...

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Image

Date created

1844 - 1890

Creator

Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854 / Star Steam Printing Company / Brett, Henry, 1843-1927

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23134519

Locations

Remuera / Mount Eden / Ōhinerau / Mount Hobson / Hobson, Mount

Related subjects

FitzRoy, Robert (Capt), 1805-1865 / Swainson, William, 1809-1884 / Shepherd, Alexander, 1798-1859 / Brett's Almanac (Periodical) / Māori (New Zealand people) / Social life and customs / Food storage buildings / Food enterprises / Weapons, Māori / Hākari / Horses / New Zealand / Auckland Region / Dwellings / Crowds / Tree ferns / Phormium tenax / Haka / Flags / Carriages and carts / Remuera / Mount Eden / Ōhinerau / Mount Hobson

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