Te Waaka Perohuka
Rongowhakaata tohunga and carver
About Te Waaka Perohuka
Te Waaka Perohuka was a New Zealand wood carver.
Te Waaka Perohuka (fl. 1843–1851) was a New Zealand Māori tohunga and carver. He was one of the prominent leaders of the Rongowhakaata iwi during the early stages of European colonisation in the 1800s.
Some of his most famous carvings was the Te Toki-a-Tāpiri war canoe in 1840, which is displayed in the Auckland War Memorial Museum, and the carvings inside the Toko Toru Tapu Church in Manutuke near Gisborne.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Te Waaka Perohuka?
Rongowhakaata tohunga and carver
When was Te Waaka Perohuka born?
Te Waaka Perohuka was born in New Zealand.
When did Te Waaka Perohuka die?
Te Waaka Perohuka died in 1851.
What was Te Waaka Perohuka's occupation?
Te Waaka Perohuka was a wood carver.
What nationality was Te Waaka Perohuka?
Te Waaka Perohuka was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Te Waaka Perohuka
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Te Waaka Perohuka. https://biography.guide/te-waaka-perohuka/
MLA: "Te Waaka Perohuka." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/te-waaka-perohuka/.
Chicago: "Te Waaka Perohuka." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/te-waaka-perohuka/.
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