Tohitapu
(Person)
Mentioned in
- The Early Journals of Henry Williams
Image Gallery
.jpg "Henry Williams made this sketch of Tohitapu, old-time Maori priest. The old man sits wrapped in a trade blanket. In front of him is a fish and a basket of kumara, probably gifts for services")
.jpg "Tohitapu — A well-known sketch of a — famous tohunga whose name — often appears in the journals. — It was drawn by Henry — Williams in 1832. — (See page 264)")
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Other Collections
The following collections may have holdings relevant to "Tohitapu":
- Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, which has entries for many prominent New Zealanders.
- Archives New Zealand, which has collections of maps, plans and posters; immigration passenger lists; and probate records.
- National Library of New Zealand, which has extensive collections of published material.
- Auckland War Memorial Museum, which has extensive holdings on the Auckland region and New Zealand military history.
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, which has strong holdings in Tāonga Māori, biological holotypes and New Zealand art.
- nzhistory.net.nz, from the History Group of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.