He Whakaputanga •T-bar closure

•T-bar closure

Just as a mother gathers her tamariki close

they represented an early effort by Māori to establish political autonomy before British colonization escalated

• 925 Sterling Silver finish

• 50cm stainless steel non-tarnish gold plated chain set with stainless steel non-tarnish Tūhoe lettering

He Whakaputanga •T-bar closure18k gold plated He Whakaputanga Haki 45cm 18k gold plated chain Non tarnish He Whakaputanga haki is closely linked to He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni (the Declaration of Independence) because both were steps taken by northern Mori chiefs to assert their sovereignty. In 1834, the flag was chosen to give Mori ships official recognition in international trade. A year later, in 1835, the same chiefs, with support from British Resident