Hōniana Te Puni
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Full-length portrait of Te Āti Awa chief Hōniana Te Puni (also known as Hōniana Te Puni-kokopu). He is standing holding a taiaha and is wearing a cloak trimmed with dog hair. He has a full facial tā moko. There is a bay, village and flagpole in background.
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A66.151
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Not Eastern BOP. Ngati Awa aka Te Ati Awa, Taranaki and Whanganui a Tara. Epuni in the Hutt Valley is named after him
- Robert Mckewen posted 10 years ago.