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[Sacred stone of Kawakawa]

[Sacred stone of Kawakawa]
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[Sacred stone of Kawakawa]
Content partner
Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Collection
Auckland Museum Collections
Description

Verso: This stone was halfway between Kawakawa and Taumarere and was sacred to Ngapuhi. Hemi Honihana of Karetu is here seen addressing the stone according to old custom. From left to right: Paritautari, Hemi Honihana, Riri Maihi Te Kawiti, Maihi Taku Brown, D. Penny [Penney], Te Kirihoko Pirihito. [Karetu] Tapu (sacred) volcanic rock on the left hand side of the Kawakawa-Opua road between Taumarere and the Tirohanga turnoff. The road deviated to preserve the stone in its resting place

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Date created
1928
Creator
unknown
URL
https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/1097330
Related subjects
Sacred stones--New Zealand / Maori (New Zealand people)--New Zealand--Northland

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