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A pre European waka hoe. This pre-European example of a longer…
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Auckland
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17-May-2021
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A pre European waka hoe. This pre-European example of a longer Maori steering paddle, known as a hoe whakahaere. These longer steering paddles, in pre-European times were usually made of kahikatea wood, which withstood the water and was also suitably light and strong. This longer steering paddle shows evidence of lengthy swamp immersion. A notable feature is the notched butt end providing a grip handle, demonstrating it to have been a working paddle. Length 246 cm, width 10 cm.
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori