Matene Te Nga (1800-1898): oldest chief of the Ngati Maru tribe, Hauraki Gulf. Watercolour by H.G. Robley.

1 painting : watercolour ; sheet 22.6 x 16.0 cm

Matene Te Nga. "Embalm his memory". Gilbert Mair. N.Z.C. Bears number: 7 on verso Bears number: 4 on recto Lettering on verso: Matene Te Nga was born circa 1800. Oldest chief of the Ngatimaru tribe, Hauraki Gulf. Was a defender of the Totara Pa, attacked by Hongi Hika, October 1821 - and 1000 of the defenders slain - "Matene Te Nga", then a dashing young warrior, led to safety a band of women and children. Gilbert Mair N.Z.C. wrote artist "Embalm his memory". Signed.

Wellcome Collection 533439i