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Steering paddle of Te Aurere

Hoe tere (steering paddle) of Te Aurere waka (boat).

The hoe tere (steering paddle) of Te Aurere is balanced so it is surprisingly light to steer under most conditions.

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Rights: Dr Peter Phillips, Arawai
Published: 13 November 2014Size: 224.18 KB
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