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Three members of the Taueki family in the “Hamaria” canoe on Lake Horowhenua. Woman at left sitting in canoe is Sybil Taueki. Man in centre of photograph wearing a shirt, pullover, dark trousers and a brimmed hat, is standing and holding a spear used for eeling. Man on right is also standing in the canoe. He is bare-headed and is wearing a long dark coat. He is holding a taiaha.

All three persons and the waka are reflected in the lake water.

Hills of the western shore of the lake in background.

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costume,
lake horowhenua,
mcdonald family collection,
men costume,
sybil taueki,
taiaha,
two unidentified males taueki family,
waka lake horowhenua cultural artifact,
women boat,
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