Maoris Collection (#3)

Major Witchells charge at Nukumaru (colour litho)
2800137 Major Witchells charge at Nukumaru (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major Witchells charge at Nukumaru)

Captain Cook meeting with Maori chiefs in New Zealand, 1769 (chromolitho)
2815906 Captain Cook meeting with Maori chiefs in New Zealand, 1769 (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

New Zealand (colour litho)
3657059 New Zealand (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Zealand. Illustration for Panorama of Nations or Journeys Among the Families of Men by H G)

Banquet given at Wellington to Native Chiefs of New Zealand (engraving)
1611946 Banquet given at Wellington to Native Chiefs of New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scrap, Peoples of the World - New Zealand Maori. 19th century

Colonial and Indian Exhibition, New Zealand (engraving)
1624704 Colonial and Indian Exhibition, New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonial and Indian Exhibition, New Zealand)

The New Zealanders (engraving)
1101103 The New Zealanders (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Zealanders)

Native House and Pah (engraving)
965339 Native House and Pah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native House and Pah)

Maori Nose Rubbing Greeting - New Zealand - the Te hongi greeting. Date: circa 1910s

Sir George Grey (1812 - 1898), British soldier, explorer, colonial administrator and writer. Date: late 1890s

Visitors at a Maori village
1192680 Visitors at a Maori village by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Children of the Great Round World published by Blackie & Son Limited 1936)

The Last Conflict with the Maories in New Zealand (engraving)
1610845 The Last Conflict with the Maories in New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Conflict with the Maories in New Zealand)

Butters gives the alarm, Poverty Bay (colour litho)
2800135 Butters gives the alarm, Poverty Bay (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butters gives the alarm, Poverty Bay)

Photographs in the "King Country"of New Zealand (engraving)
1591366 Photographs in the " King Country" of New Zealand (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Striking the War-Bell (engraving)
3626021 Striking the War-Bell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Striking the War-Bell. Illustration for Chatterbox (1867)

Pyramide elevee par les habitants de la Nouvelle-Zelande (engraving)
3644727 Pyramide elevee par les habitants de la Nouvelle-Zelande (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The heads of six men, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas
3610745 The heads of six men, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

Danse de guerre des Maoris, habitants de la Nouvelle-Zelande (engraving)
3635650 Danse de guerre des Maoris, habitants de la Nouvelle-Zelande (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danse de guerre des Maoris)

Maori Kaik - Akoroa, c. 1884 (albumen print)
MGS272612 Maori Kaik - Akoroa, c.1884 (albumen print) by Burton Brothers Studio (fl.1867-98); 14.2x19.7 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; New Zealander, out of copyright

Lake Taupo - from Tapuaharuru, c. 1886 (albumen print)
MGS272610 Lake Taupo - from Tapuaharuru, c.1886 (albumen print) by Burton Brothers Studio (fl.1867-98); 14.2x18.7 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; New Zealander, out of copyright

Wedding, c. 1920 (silver gelatin print)
MGS272601 Wedding, c.1920 (silver gelatin print) by Lloyd, Charles (d.1930); 10.5x14.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Takerei and Hapimana, c. 1863 (albumen print)
MGS272371 Takerei and Hapimana, c.1863 (albumen print) by Beattie, John (fl.1860-68); 9.7x6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

An Idyll of Maoriland, c. 1910 (silver gelatin print)
MGS272359 An Idyll of Maoriland, c.1910 (silver gelatin print) by Seldon, Ralph (fl.1900-10); 19.6x14.4 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; New Zealander, out of copyright

Maori Family, New Zealand, c. 1880s (albumen print)
STC203638 Maori Family, New Zealand, c.1880s (albumen print) by New Zealander Photographer (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prince of Waless Gift to the Maoris, Presentation of a Flag to the Arawa Tribe (b / w photo)
1629829 The Prince of Waless Gift to the Maoris, Presentation of a Flag to the Arawa Tribe (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Island of Kawan, New Zealand (engraving)
1608352 The Island of Kawan, New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Island of Kawan, New Zealand)

A Maori fortified look out point in New Zealand, combined with Maori War Canoe
810356 A Maori fortified look out point in New Zealand, combined with Maori War Canoe, 1820s-30s (hand-coloured aquatint) by Italian School

Victors in the fight (colour litho)
2800146 Victors in the fight (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victors in the fight)

Refugees from Te Wairoa and others, 1886 (albumen print)
MGS272609 Refugees from Te Wairoa and others, 1886 (albumen print) by New Zealander Photographer (19th century); 13.6x20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Carved Maori whare, c. 1900 (silver gelatin print)
MGS272384 Carved Maori whare, c.1900 (silver gelatin print) by Marsh, Robert (fl.1900-29); 15.4x10.8 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; New Zealander, out of copyright

Epuni Hutt and Eliza Porirua, c. 1865 (albumen print)
MGS272375 Epuni Hutt and Eliza Porirua, c.1865 (albumen print) by Wrigglesworth, James (1836-1906); 9.2x5.8 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; New Zealander, out of copyright

Village Scene - Koroniti (Corinth) Wanganui River, 7th May 1885 (albumen print)
MGS272334 Village Scene - Koroniti (Corinth) Wanganui River, 7th May 1885 (albumen print) by Burton, Alfred (1834-1914); 13.7x18.9 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; New Zealander

Maori Study, c. 1870 (albumen print)
MGS272328 Maori Study, c.1870 (albumen print) by Deveril, Herbert (1840-1911) (attr. to); 19.3x14 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; New Zealander, out of copyright

Pataka, Putiki, c. 1900 (silver gelatin print)
MGS272382 Pataka, Putiki, c.1900 (silver gelatin print) by Partington, William (1855-1940); 10x14.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Taumaranui - King Country, 29th May 1885 (albumen print)
MGS272335 Taumaranui - King Country, 29th May 1885 (albumen print) by Burton, Alfred (1834-1914); 14x19.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Taumarunui; ); eMichael Graham-Stewart; New Zealander

British trade with the Maori people of New Zealand, 1840s (litho)
6015050 British trade with the Maori people of New Zealand, 1840s (litho) by Hardy, Paul (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: British trade with the Maori people of New Zealand)

Large Meeting of Settlers and Maoris at a Native Village near Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand (engraving)
1102833 Large Meeting of Settlers and Maoris at a Native Village near Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand (engraving) by English School

Native Chiefs from New Zealand (engraving)
1102593 Native Chiefs from New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native Chiefs from New Zealand)

Te Kooti (engraving)
1056987 Te Kooti (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Te Kooti. Illustration for The Graphic)

The Maori Difficulty in New Zealand, Visit of King Tawhiao and his Followers to Auckland (engraving)
1060991 The Maori Difficulty in New Zealand, Visit of King Tawhiao and his Followers to Auckland (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Native Games at Te Papa Camp, Tauranga, New Zealand (engraving)
1099119 Native Games at Te Papa Camp, Tauranga, New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native Games at Te Papa Camp, Tauranga, New Zealand)

Pahe-A-Range, the New Zealand Chief, c. 1844 (litho)
622715 Pahe-A-Range, the New Zealand Chief, c.1844 (litho) by Sutcliffe, J. (fl.1840); 38x26.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A portrait of Barnet Burns (1805-60), English sailor

Taumaranui - King Country, 1885 (b / w photo)
493460 Taumaranui - King Country, 1885 (b/w photo) by Burton Brothers Studio (fl.1867-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

New Plymouth in New Zealand (engraving)
1612480 New Plymouth in New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Plymouth in New Zealand)

The War in New Zealand, Surrender of the Tauranga Natives at the Te Papa Station (engraving)
1613310 The War in New Zealand, Surrender of the Tauranga Natives at the Te Papa Station (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in New Zealand)

Savage Life and Scenes in Australia and New Zealand (engraving)
1594424 Savage Life and Scenes in Australia and New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Savage Life and Scenes in Australia and New Zealand)

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The Maoris, indigenous people of New Zealand, have a rich cultural heritage deeply intertwined with their land. The Treaty of Waitangi, signed in 1840 between the British Crown and Maori chiefs, marked an important milestone in their history. This treaty aimed to establish a partnership between the two parties and protect Maori rights. One iconic symbol of Maori culture is the Hei-Tiki talisman. Carved from greenstone or bone, this pendant represents ancestors and carries spiritual significance for its wearer. It serves as a tangible connection to their roots and traditions. A Tiki at Raroera Pah stands tall as a reminder of the strength and resilience of the Maori people. This statue depicts an ancestral figure believed to bring good luck and protection to those who honor it. In 1911, King George V encountered Maoris during his visit to the Crystal Palace while preparing for the Empire Festival. This meeting showcased the enduring presence of Maori culture even beyond New Zealand's shores. Te Wheora was a notable figure in Maori history—a chief and native magistrate who played a crucial role during challenging times in 1864. His leadership exemplified both traditional values and adaptability within changing circumstances. They were skilled warriors known for their weaponry expertise. Their weapons included taiaha (long-handled spears), patu (short clubs), mere (hand clubs), and more—each crafted with precision for battle purposes. Five impressive tombs scattered across New Zealand pay homage to fallen heroes from different tribes—a testament to how deeply ingrained respect for ancestors is within Maori society. Kowitis Rununga House served as an essential gathering place where decisions affecting tribal affairs were made by chiefs—an embodiment of unity among diverse groups striving towards common goals. Monument to Te Whero Whero's daughter at Raroera Pah commemorates her life while highlighting familial bonds cherished by generations past—a poignant reminder of the importance placed on lineage and heritage.