Maori Culture Collection

Welcoming ceremony performed by descendants of the Tuhourangi/Ngati Wahiao tribe, Te Puia Maori Village, Te Puia Wakarewarewa Geothermal Village, Rotorua, Taupo Volcanic Zone, North Island

Close-up of Maori carving on Ohinemutu marae meeting house, Rotorua, South Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Champagne pool, Rotorua thermal reserve
Famous champagne pool emitting sulphuric steam, Rotorua Thermal reserve, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Local Maori man with traditional Moko face tattoo painting, The Tamaki Experience, Rotorua, Taupo Volcanic Zone, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Maori graves, Port Levy, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Maori War-Dance (engraving)
8648109 Maori War-Dance (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maori War-Dance)

New Zealand, 1890s: Fine Specimen of Maori Carving (b/w photo)
8662408 New Zealand, 1890s: Fine Specimen of Maori Carving (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fine Specimen of Maori Carving)

Waterfall in Dusky Bay with a Maori canoe, 18th century (oil on panel)
7295307 Waterfall in Dusky Bay with a Maori canoe, 18th century (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 27.6x35.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Head of a New Zealander, with a comb in his hair. 1770 (engraving)
7295525 Head of a New Zealander, with a comb in his hair. 1770 (engraving) by Parkinson, Sydney (c.1745-71); 20.1x16.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Carved Gateway of an Old Pah (engraving)
8648084 Carved Gateway of an Old Pah (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carved Gateway of an Old Pah)

New Zealand, 1890s: The Maori (b/w photo)
8662643 New Zealand, 1890s: The Maori (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maori)

New Zealand, 1890s: Interior of Native Pah (b/w photo)
8662681 New Zealand, 1890s: Interior of Native Pah (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Native Pah)

New Zealand, 1890s: Washing Day (b/w photo)
8662493 New Zealand, 1890s: Washing Day (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing Day)

Erebus and Terror in New Zealand, August 1841, c.1847 (oil on canvas)
7295296 Erebus and Terror in New Zealand, August 1841, c.1847 (oil on canvas) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 122.7x183.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

HMS Resolution off Cape Stephens with waterspout, May 1773, 1776 (oil on canvas)
7295305 HMS Resolution off Cape Stephens with waterspout, May 1773, 1776 (oil on canvas) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 135.9x193 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Maori Warrior. c.1876 (b/w photo)
7342457 Maori Warrior. c.1876 (b/w photo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 28x35.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

A war canoe of New Zealand, 1770 (engraving, etching)
7295527 A war canoe of New Zealand, 1770 (engraving, etching) by Parkinson, Sydney (c.1745-71); 27.5x22.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

New Zealand, 1890s: A Runanga (b/w photo)
8662644 New Zealand, 1890s: A Runanga (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Runanga)

Rewi Mani Poto (engraving)
8648086 Rewi Mani Poto (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rewi Mani Poto. Illustration for Picturesque Atlas of Australasia edited by Andrew Garran)

Carved House in King Country (engraving)
8648083 Carved House in King Country (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carved House in King Country)

Tamati Waka Nene (engraving)
8648077 Tamati Waka Nene (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tamati Waka Nene)

Te Wherowhero (engraving)
8648076 Te Wherowhero (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Te Wherowhero. Illustration for Picturesque Atlas of Australasia edited by Andrew Garran)

New Zealand, 1890s: The Churton Native College, Maori (b/w photo)
8662554 New Zealand, 1890s: The Churton Native College, Maori (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Churton Native College, Maori)

Plates of Captain Cook Voyages, Volume I. A war canoe of New Zealand, with a view of Gable End foreland
7295526 Plates of Captain Cook Voyages, Volume I. A war canoe of New Zealand, with a view of Gable End foreland, 1770 (engraving, etching) by Parkinson

Maori traditional hut with tribal priest, 1899
3480411 Maori traditional hut with tribal priest, 1899; (add.info.: Maori traditional hut with tribal priest (Shaman), 1899. New Zealand.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Hone Heke (engraving)
8648080 Hone Heke (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hone Heke. Illustration for Picturesque Atlas of Australasia edited by Andrew Garran)

Waterfall in Dusky Bay, April 1773, 1775 (oil on canvas)
7295312 Waterfall in Dusky Bay, April 1773, 1775 (oil on canvas) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 135.9x193 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Maori War Dance, New Zealand. Engraving 1885
JAB4121360 Maori War Dance, New Zealand. Engraving 1885 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Maori War Dance, New Zealand. Engraving 1885); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Ear ornament or amulet, 19th century (bowenite)
1072466 Ear ornament or amulet, 19th century (bowenite) by Maori, (19th century); 12.065x1.5875x1.27000254 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; given in memory of Jerry L. Abramson by his estate

Tattoo of a chief in New Zealand, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century
7277876 Tattoo of a chief in New Zealand, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century by Unknown Artist

Two Maori Women Squatting Down, 1894-95 (zincograph in black ink on cream wove paper)
5861981 Two Maori Women Squatting Down, 1894-95 (zincograph in black ink on cream wove paper) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 28--38 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Maories (engraving)
7167618 Maories (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maories. Illustration for The Childs Companion and Juvenile Instructor (Religious Tract Society)

Maori wooden carving with tongue sticking out, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Traditional Maori war paint and tongue out, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Wooden carved entrance at the Te Puia Maori Cultural Center, Rotorura, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Te Puke Marae Maori Church, Raetihi, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Carved Meeting House Te Tumu Herenga Waka on marae at Victoria University, Kelburn, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Carved gateway marking entrance to Te Herenga Waka Marae, Victoria University, Kelburn, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Te Poho o Rawiri Marae Meeting House, Gisborne, Eastland District, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Carving detail, Ohinemutu Marae Meeting House, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Carved wooden panel at a Maori marae or meeting house, Putiki, near Wanganui, southwest coast, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Entrance to a Maori meeting hall, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House, one of the largest marae in N.Z. Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

A Maori welcoming ceremony performed at a Cultural Show at the Tamaki Experience, Rotorua, Taupo Volcanic Zone, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Traditional Maori religious centre, Gisborne, East Coast, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Traditional Maori wooden sculpture, Gisborne, East Coast, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Close-up of statue in entrance to Maori Meeting House (Whara runanga in Maori language), Waitangi National Reserve, Waitangi, Bay of Islands, Northland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

War canoe (Ngatokimatawhaorua in Maori language), 35m long, 80 rowers, Canoe House, Waitangi National Reserve, Waitangi, Bay of Islands, Northland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Exterior of Maori house, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

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"Immerse Yourself in the Rich Traditions of Maori Culture" Experience a warm and heartfelt welcoming ceremony performed by descendants of the Maori people, as they invite you to explore their vibrant culture. Marvel at the intricate details of a close-up shot capturing a Maori carving on the Ohinemutu marae meeting house, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship passed down through generations. Discover the breathtaking beauty of Champagne Pool, nestled within Rotorua thermal reserve. This natural wonder reflects both the power and serenity that are deeply rooted in Maori beliefs. Observe a local Maori man adorned with a traditional Moko face tattoo, passionately painting his heritage onto canvas. Witness how art becomes an expression of identity and cultural pride. Pay homage to ancestors as you visit sacred Maori graves, where stories from generations past are etched into every stone. Feel their presence surround you as you honor their memory. In Hamilton's Waikato Region stands proudly an awe-inspiring Maori statue, symbolizing strength and resilience. It serves as a reminder of New Zealand's rich indigenous history. Gaze upon an exquisite 19th-century ear ornament or amulet made from bowenite—a testament to the artistic skills possessed by early Maori craftsmen who crafted these precious adornments. Transport yourself back in time with a digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century tattoo depicting a chief in New Zealand. Witness how body art has long been intertwined with tribal customs. Step into history through an enchanting zincograph capturing two squatting Maori women from 1894-95—an intimate glimpse into daily life during that era. Be captivated by engravings portraying scenes from "Maories, " offering insights into ancient rituals, traditions, and societal dynamics—preserving moments frozen in time for future generations to appreciate. Enter Te Puia's mesmerizing cultural center in Rotorua—the wooden carved entrance beckons you to explore the wonders of Maori art, music, and storytelling.