The Alexander Museum at Wanganui has been presented with a fine gift, which arrived from Tawhitiuui (Wanganui Biver) recently, says an exchange. It is a complete carving of the whakamahau (verandah) of a wharepuni. The carvings were done by Hori Pukehika and Te Ture many years ago, and were the property of Trihapehi Parewa, grand-daughter of To Eeimana, chief of Te Tawlutinui, who fought against the British at the Battle of Moutoa, but a year later fought with them against the Hauhaus at Ohontaki. The carvings, are- exceptionally good, and will bo restored by a Maori Artist'
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Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 31, 5 August 1930, Page 4
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