Toea. Daughter of Wi Neera; Angas, George French; 1842; X001.33.3
Toea. Daughter of Wi Neera
About this objectPainting shows Toea, daughter of Chief Te Awaitaia, standing in front of the fortified Pa. Harbour entrance in the background.
Maker Maker RoleArtist
Date Made1842
Medium and MaterialsNot much is known of Toea except that her portrait was painted in 1842 by George French Angus. Due to her lineage she was treated with all the respect and privilege due to puhi of the tribe. She later married and is the ancestress of the subsequent line of descent of Wiremu Neera Te Awaitaia.
Named CollectionNgati Mahanga Collection
Object Type Object numberX001.33.3
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