Maori Collection (#9)

Te Maro - Te Amotutu - Ko Tariu - Maoris
Te Maro, a boy of Waikato (top left), Te Amotutu, a young chief of the Nga-Ti-Pou tribe (top right), and Ko Tariu, a chief of Taupo, with his wife (below) - Maoris

Maori Weapons and Implements of War, with Warriors preparing for a fight. Plate from The New Zealanders illustrated by George French Angas (1822-1886). Date: 1847

Mohi, Maori Chief, New Zealand. Date: circa 1890s

Maori Design on Fence, Government Gardens, Rotorua, New Zealand

Maori village in New Zealand, 1800s
Maori fortified village, or pah, in Taranaki, New Zealand, mid-1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Native Maoris inspecting the nest of the mound building Megapodius aka scrubfowl. From The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, published 1882

Neptunes Cup Sponge, Cliona patera, a species of demosponge from the Clionaida family. From The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, published 1882

Maoris of New Zealand. After an early 19th century print

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

Maori woman, New Zealand. Date: circa 1890s

Maori wood-carving representing an ancestor, which was carved on the inside of a tribal meeting house. From the British Museums collection

Native people of the South Sea Islands, published in 1882
South Sea Islanders, Asians, and Australians: Top row, from left: Australia (Aborigines), Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Papua, Middle row: Fijians, New Zealander (Maori), Tahitian, Samoan

Matene Te Nga, Chief of the Ngati Maru Tribe, New Zealand
Matene Te Nga, Chief of the Ngati Maru Maori Tribe with tattooed face, New Zealand. Date: circa 1900

A Maori Fire Alarm, Ohinemutu, New Zealand
A quite spectacular Maori Mounted bell at the Te Papaiouru Marae, Ohinemutu, Rotorua, New Zealand - made in memory of Tara-hai-ahia, a well-respected member of the local Maori community

Tattooing Styles from around the world: 1. West African Woman 2. New Zealand Maori Chieftain 3. New Zealand Maori King 4. Caroline Islander 5/6. Hand and foot tattoos of a Dayak of Borneo 7

Whatas or Patukas - Maori Food Storehouses. They are elevated from the ground by posts, to protect their contents from rats. Top left is an ordinary patuka for holding seeds

New Zealand Maori Ornaments and Decorations. They are an ear ornament, real or imitation teeth, grotesque figures (tiki), earrings, a tail feather, a shell, wooden combs, a fly catcher

Maori group, New Zealand. Date: circa 1890s

NEW ZEALAND WARS, 1863. Battle between British forces and Maori warriors in New Zealand, 1863. Detail from a watercolor, c1865, by Orlando Norie

Pouwhenua (Maori totem poles telling a story), Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Bay of Islands, Northland Region, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

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

New Zealand-Auckland-Maori-Feature
A carving of " Tawhirimatea", the Maori god of wind and weather, stands at the entrance to the Eden Park stadium in Auckland

Maori meeting house, Kaitaia, North Island, New Zealand
A traditional Maori meeting house (or Marae) at Kaitaia, near Pukepoto, in the far north of the North Island, New Zealand. It is decorated with distinctive red carvings

Maori carving, Coromandel, North Island, New Zealand
A Maori carving over the entrance to a Marae (meeting place or house) in Kennedy Bay, Coromandel, North Island, New Zealand

New Zealand - Carved Maori Gateway, with a dapper Gent standing within the lower arch giving an accurate idea of the scale

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

Ancient me ac (Maori temple), Taiohae Bay, Nuku Hiva Island, Marquesas Islands archipelago, French Polynesia, South Pacific Islands, Pacific

Maori Children
Learning to be good Maoris : The youngest children in the class are a little boxed up in their first lesson in old traditional Maori songs which tell the history of the race

New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua. The Tamaki Experience - a welcoming ceremony is performed at a cultural show where visitors can enjoy an indepth Maori experience

Onuku Marae, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand

The Hei-Tiki, 1923. Maori pendant. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

View in New Zealand, 1900. Maoris at New Plymouth, with Mount Egmont in the distance. Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, (1900)

Australian Inhabitants, 1800-1850. Artist: G Mutzel
Australian Inhabitants, 1800-1850. Far from being one homogenous race, at the time of European settlement in the 18th century, the estimated 750

Maori Woodcarving representing panel detail of Ancestor. Panel from meeting-house. The Maori are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand, they originated with settlers from eastern Polynesia

Protective Maori amulet, 19th century
A protective jade Tiki pendant, worn as an amulet at the throat of a Maori chief, now at the Horniman Museum in London, 19th century

Protective Maori Tiki amulet, 19th century
Protective Tiki amulet of jade, worn at the neck by a Maori chief. Now in the Horniman Museum in London, 19th century

Maori communal hut, New Zealand, 1899

Maori canoe prow, New Zealand

Maori flute (koauau), New Zealand

Te Heuheu, Maori chief and warrior, New Zealand
Hepi Te Heuheu (probably Tureiti Te Heuheu Tukino V, 1865/1866-1921), Maori chief and warrior, New Zealand -- portrait surrounded by stamps and a red seal. Date: 1906

Maoris drying flax, New Zealand, with a flax mill and farmstead in the distance. Date: circa 1910

Cassara Street in Suez, Egypt
Men standing and strolling about Cassara Street in Suez, north-eastern Egypt. Date: circa 1900

Two maps of Taranaki, New Zealand showing Middlesex Regiment operations during the Maori War, 1860-1872. From the collection of the former Middlesex Regiment Museum. Date: 1860

Tasman, New Zealand - waka (canoe) on Lake Rotoiti
A group of Maori children rowing a waka (traditional canoe) on Lake Rotoiti, in the Tasman/Nelson area of the South Island of New Zealand, with a large boat and pier in the background. circa 1940s

Maoris Collecting Water
Two Maoris collecting water in gourds from a geyser in a rocky part of New Zealand Date: early 1930s

Royal reception of Maoris in New Zealand, 1901
The visit of the Duke of Cornwall and York (later King George V; he was created Prince of Wales in November 1901) and the Duchess of Cornwall (later Queen Mary)

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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.