In this 1846 painting by Joseph Merrett, Hōne Heke is seen standing with his wife Hariata and his ally Kawiti. In a blend of old and new Heke and Kawiti are in Māori clothing while Hariata is wearing European clothing. Heke is also shown holding a musket while Kawiti holds on to a traditional Maori weapon, a taiaha.
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