Maori Collection (#3)

Church missionary station on the Waikato River, New Zealand, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Church missionary station on the Waikato River, New Zealand, 1864. The mission-house of Pepepe is one of the most picturesque spots on the River Waikato

Gable Peak Figure (teko teko) (image 1 of 2), c.1800. Creator: Unknown
Gable Peak Figure (teko teko) (image 1 of 2), c.1800

Costumes de Différents Pays, Guerrier de la Nouvelle Zelande, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Guerrier de la Nouvelle Zelande, c1797

Type De Femme maori;Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Type De Femme maori; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Captain Cook Presenting Pigs and Fowls to the Maoris, (1902). Creator: C. Howard
Captain Cook Presenting Pigs and Fowls to the Maoris, (1902). 1770s: English sailors arrive in what later became New Zealand

Fossil Foot of Dinornis, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Fossil Foot of Dinornis, 1850. Lecture by Gideon Algernon Mantell on the extinct gigantic birds of New Zealand. The most extraordinary relics obtained from this spot were the entire series of bones

Comparative Sizes of Dinornis, Ostrich, and New Zealander, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Comparative Sizes of Dinornis, Ostrich, and New Zealander, 1850....a lecture on the extinct gigantic birds of New Zealand, by Dr

Panorama of New Zealand - Bivouack of Surveyors, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Panorama of New Zealand - Bivouack of Surveyors, 1850. Display in London:.painted by Mr. S. C. Brees, from drawings made by him during his location in New Zealand as principal engineer

Banquet given at Wellington to Native Chiefs of New Zealand, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Banquet given at Wellington to Native Chiefs of New Zealand, 1850....an Entertainment lately given...by Dr. Fitzgerald...on the occasion of having received from Earl Grey a portrait of her Majesty

The beautiful little Onuku Church, Akaroa, Banks Peninsular, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

View of Auckland Harbour, New Zealand...the race of the Maori war-canoes, 1862. Creator: Unknown
View of Auckland Harbour, New Zealand, from a drawing by Major Stack, taken during the regatta of January, 1862: the race of the Maori war-canoes, 1862

Te Hauhau - Maori warrior, late 1920s
3782474 Te Hauhau - Maori warrior, late 1920s; (add.info.: Te Hauhau - Maori warrior. Indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand (Aotearoa). From late 1920s. Taken from The Bookman, vol

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

Maori War-Dance, First Taranaki War, March 1860 - March 1861, New Zealand Date: early 1860s

Maori people, from a tourist souvenir album
Vintage 19th century photograph: composite images of Maori people, from a tourist souvenir album

Maori tools and weapons with elaborate carving: axe, fish knife, and box. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Maori greeting - rubbing noses Maori greeting - Te Hongi - rubbing noses
Maori greeting - rubbing noses

Maori warrior with moko face (photo)
DGC288158 Maori warrior with moko face (photo) by New Zealander Photographer (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ta moko)

Prince Charles during Maori Day Celebrations In Waitangi, New Zealand. He is wearing a traditional kiwi feather cloak. 6th February 1994

New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Ohinemutu, Maori village, St. Faiths Anglican Church

Te Wheora, a Maori chief and native magistrate of New Zealand, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Te Wheora, a Maori chief and native magistrate of New Zealand, 1864. Illustration relating to...the history of those unhappy disputes with the confederation of Maori tribes in the Waikato country

The statue of the explorer Kupe Raiatea by William Trethewey in Wellington, New Zealand

A Maori wood sculpture in Wellington, New Zealand

A wooden Maori carving at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Paihai in Northland, New Zealand

New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Ohinemutu, Maori village, sculptures on Marae, meeting house

Statue Commemorating The Progress of Civilsation, Opotiki, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand, Pacific Ocean

Maori girls, new Zealand

New Zealand Maori Girls Victorian period

Maori girl, new Zealand

Maori girl, New Zealand - early 1900s

Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand
Group of Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand Date: 1840

Map of Hokianga Harbour, New Zealand, with a scene depicting Captain Cook and natives (Cook landed in New Zealand in 1769). Date: 1838

Wellington, N. Z. From The Hills
An etching showing an expansive view of Wellington, or Te Whanganui-a-Tara in the native Maori tongue, the capital of New Zealand since 1865. Date: circa 1921

Five Maori Tombs - New Zealand. Mausoleum of E Tohi, the mother of Rauparaha, on the Island of Mana, in Cook's Straits (top)

Monument to Te Whero Whero's daughter, Raroera Pah
Monument made of carved wood to Te Whero Whero's favourite daughter at Raroera Pah. Plate from The New Zealanders illustrated by George French Angas (1822-1886). Date: 1847

Cape Reinga lighthouse, North Island, New Zealand
View of the lighthouse at Cape Reinga, at the far northern end of the North Island, New Zealand. The lighthouse was built in 1941

RACIAL/NEW ZEALAND/DEATH
Maori chief Upokia, sitting in state after his death, surrounded by the heads of his enemies Date: circa 1850

New Zealand Maori Chief and native magistrate, Te Wheora. Date: 1864

Matutaera chieftain of the Maori, Waikato tribes, New Zealand Auckland (engraving)
5315216 Matutaera chieftain of the Maori, Waikato tribes, New Zealand Auckland (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: From History and origins of tattooing); SeM Studio/UIG

Portraits of Maori Warriors, New Zealand Men and boys with facial tattoos and feathers in their hair
FLO4624384 Portraits of Maori Warriors, New Zealand Men and boys with facial tattoos and feathers in their hair. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Francesco Rosaspina after William Hodges

Maori family in Dusky Bay, New Zealand. The man holds a Taiaha club, the woman a spear
FLO4624373 Maori family in Dusky Bay, New Zealand. The man holds a Taiaha club, the woman a spear, and all wear cloaks of skins or leaves

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

An extinct inhabitant of New Zealand (litho)
976615 An extinct inhabitant of New Zealand (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An extinct inhabitant of New Zealand. A Maori hunting a great moa)

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Otago, Koekohe Beach, New Zealand. The Moeraki boulders are a natural rock formation. Maori legend tells of the first settlers bringing gigantic food baskets ashore and leaving them on the beach

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Straits. Close-up of parrotfish swimming near sea bottom. Date: 11/02/2005

Looking Backward - Wiripine Ninia, a Ngatiawa Chieftainess, 1917 (oil on canvas laid on board)
828356 Looking Backward - Wiripine Ninia, a Ngatiawa Chieftainess, 1917 (oil on canvas laid on board) by Goldie, Charles Frederick (1870-1947); 22.8x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Preserving Maori Culture: A Glimpse into the Rich Heritage of New Zealand's Indigenous People" Immerse yourself in the vibrant world culture at the Te Puia Maori Cultural Center, nestled in Rotorua, North Island. Here, a traditional wood carved mask takes center stage, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship and spiritual significance behind these ancient artifacts. The Treaty of Waitangi stands as a pivotal moment in history for both Maori and non-Maori communities. It symbolizes an agreement that sought to protect Maori rights and establish a partnership between indigenous people and European settlers. Step back in time as you encounter a majestic Maori Chieftain from New Zealand's past. These revered leaders held immense influence within their tribes, guiding their people with wisdom and strength. Journey further into history to meet a prominent Maori leader from the 1800s. Their vision shaped generations to come, leaving an indelible mark on New Zealand's cultural landscape. Enter Marai, a sacred Meeting House where ancestral spirits are honored through rituals passed down through generations. Witness awe-inspiring welcoming ceremonies performed by descendants who continue to uphold age-old traditions. A striking statue adorned with Moko facial tattoos serves as a testament to the artistry and symbolism embedded within this unique form of body adornment practiced by the Maoris for centuries. The Tiki at Raroera Pah beckons visitors with its enigmatic presence—a symbol representing fertility and protection among various Polynesian cultures including the Maoris'. Whare Whakairo Meeting Houses captivate with their intricately carved designs depicting stories from mythology or historical events—each carving serving as an artistic expression deeply rooted in cultural heritage. Tamati Waka Nene immortalized on canvas transports us back to 1890—an esteemed figure whose legacy continues to inspire future generations with his unwavering commitment towards preserving Maori identity.