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Maori war-canoe at Tauranga, New Zealand, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Maori war-canoe at Tauranga, New Zealand, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Maori war-canoe at Tauranga, New Zealand, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Lieutenant Robley, of the 68th Regiment, '...now stationed at Tauranga...The natives of the shores of the Bay of Plenty were not all hostile to the British settlement, and the camp of Tauranga was often visited by large parties of these people, bringing potatoes, fish, or wild peaches, for the purpose of trade. The canoe here represented was one belonging to Maungatapu, a village of the Ngatihi tribe. It was made of the totara, or pine, with a length of sixty or seventy feet, and a breadth of about four feet, painted with red ochre and oil. This canoe was paddled by fifty men'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print captures a Maori war-canoe at Tauranga, New Zealand in 1864, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance of these vessels. Engraved from a sketch by Lieutenant Robley of the 68th Regiment, this image provides a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history when British settlers interacted with the indigenous Maori people.
The scene depicts a large party of Maori individuals visiting the British settlement at Tauranga to engage in trade, bringing offerings such as potatoes, fish, and wild peaches. The war-canoe showcased belonged to the Ngatihi tribe village of Maungatapu and was crafted from totara wood with striking red ochre and oil paint embellishments.
Measuring an impressive sixty to seventy feet in length and four feet in breadth, this canoe required fifty men to paddle it through the waters. The presence of such formidable watercraft highlights the military prowess and strategic importance that these vessels held for the Maori people during times of conflict.
As we admire this historical snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of the rich cultural heritage and resilience of the Maori people who navigated both land and sea with skillful precision. This engraving serves as a testament to their enduring legacy and deep connection to their ancestral lands.
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