Haka Collection

The Haka: New Zealand rugby war dance, 1905
The New Zealand rugby team singing their war song before the match against Wales at Cardiff on 16th December 1905. Wales went on to win a historic victory against the New Zealanders

Wayne Shelford leads the Haka at the 1987 Rugby World Cup
Rugby Union - 1987 Rugby world Cup Semi-final - New Zealand v Wales New Zealand captain Wayne Shelford leads the Haka, before the match at Ballymore, Brisbane

Five Maori men in traditional clothing doing a haka war dance, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
3616023 Five Maori men in traditional clothing doing a haka war dance, c.1900 (b/w photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940); Private Collection

New Zealand Perform The Haka Date: 06 November 2010

New Zealand Haka England V Date: 19 November 2005

The Haka England V New Zealand Rugby Union England V New Zealand Rugby UnionInvestec International Twickenham, Middlesex, England 06 November 2010 INVESTEC INTERNATIONAL Date: 06 November 2010

Kiwis Perform The Haka England V New Zealand Rugby Union England V New Zealand Rugby UnionInvestec International Twickenham, Middlesex

Fiji Perform The Haka Australia V Fiji Australia V Fiji Stade De La Mosson, Montpellier, France 23 September 2007 Date: 23 September 2007

Fiji Players Perform The Haka South Africa V Fiji South Africa V Fiji Stade Velodrome, Marseille, France 06 October 2007 Date: 06 October 2007

A Maori War-Dance (litho)
960498 A Maori War-Dance (litho) by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Maori War-Dance)

The manner in which the New Zealand warriors defy their enemies
3610739 The manner in which the New Zealand warriors defy their enemies, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour

Siva Destroys the Demon and Haka, Harivamsa manuscript, Mughal School, c1590. The Harivamsha is an important work of Sanskrit literature also known as the Harivamsha Purana

Maori Soldiers Perform A Haka At Gaba Tepe On The Gallipoli Peninsula Turkey 1915 From The War Illustrated Album Deluxe Published London 1916

Rugbyu-New Zealand-Offbeat-Haka
A member of the Ngati Ranana London Maori Club blows the conch shell before performing a haka during a photo call in Londons Covent Garden on September 16, 2015

Ben Foden runs away from Sonny Bill Williams
Rugby Union - International Friendly - England v New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium, Ben Foden of England makes their first starts at Twickenham as Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand chases

Hoa Hakananai a. Easter Island
Hoa Hakananai a. Human figure (moai). Basalt. 1000-1200. Easter Island. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Fujian Tulou
Vector Fujian Tulou

Maori Warriors Performing a War Dance, illustration from The Return to the World
KW110698 Maori Warriors Performing a War Dance, illustration from The Return to the World (engraving) by Spanish School; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Vuelta al Mundo)

MAORI: WAR DANCE. Five Maori men posing in traditional clothing doing a war dance called haka. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

New Zealand-Rugby-Lomu-Haka
Former New Zealand rugby union player Jonah Lomu and members of the Ngati Ranana London Maori Club take part in a haka during a photocall in central London on September 16, 2015

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The Haka, a powerful and captivating war dance, has long been associated with the rich cultural heritage of New Zealand. Dating back to 1905 when it was first performed by the national rugby team, this traditional Maori ritual has become an iconic symbol of strength and unity. One unforgettable moment in Haka history occurred during the 1987 Rugby World Cup, as Wayne Shelford fearlessly led his teammates in performing the Haka before a match. The intensity and passion displayed were awe-inspiring, leaving spectators in absolute awe. Looking back even further into history, a black-and-white photograph from around 1900 captures five Maori men dressed in traditional clothing as they engage in a fierce haka war dance. This image serves as a reminder of how deeply rooted this ancient tradition is within Maori culture. Over time, the Haka has transcended its origins and gained international recognition, and is not only performed by New Zealand teams but also embraced by other nations like Fiji who have adopted their own version of this mesmerizing dance. From New Zealand's national rugby team to various Pacific Island nations' squads, witnessing these athletes perform the Haka before matches is truly spine-tingling. The energy radiating from their synchronized movements and thunderous chants sends shivers down your spine while evoking both fear and respect for their warrior spirit. Beyond sports arenas, depictions of warriors engaging in haka-like dances can be found throughout history. A lithograph showcasing "A Maori War-Dance" illustrates how indigenous people used this art form to defy enemies with unwavering courage and determination. Even centuries ago, similar forms of expressive movement existed across different cultures worldwide. An exquisite Mughal manuscript dating back to c1590 portrays Siva destroying demons through his own version called "Haka. " This demonstrates that such powerful rituals are universal expressions of human strength against adversity.