Maoris Collection (#4)

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)

New Zealand, Examination of the Maori Leaders, Te Whiti and Tohu, at New Plymouth, Taranaki (engraving)
1060537 New Zealand, Examination of the Maori Leaders, Te Whiti and Tohu, at New Plymouth, Taranaki (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Zealand)

Maori War Dance (engraving)
965448 Maori War Dance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maori War Dance. Illustration for Conquests of the Cross)

Tattooed Maoris (engraving)
3655623 Tattooed Maoris (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tattooed Maoris. Illustration for The History of Mankind by Friedrich Ratzel (Macmillan)

A Maori Meeting at Waitara, New Zealand, distributing the Food for the Feast (engraving)
1060004 A Maori Meeting at Waitara, New Zealand, distributing the Food for the Feast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Maori Meeting at Waitara)

The Native Land Question in New Zealand (engraving)
1054234 The Native Land Question in New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Native Land Question in New Zealand)

Maori Warrior, one of those who fought the British settlers (b / w photo)
3099698 Maori Warrior, one of those who fought the British settlers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maori Warrior)

A Fortified PA in New Zealand (engraving)
3626022 A Fortified PA in New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fortified PA in New Zealand. Illustration for Chatterbox (1867)

Heke fells the flagstaff at Kororareka (colour litho)
2800144 Heke fells the flagstaff at Kororareka (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heke fells the flagstaff at Kororareka)

Phillpotts at Oheawai (colour litho)
2800139 Phillpotts at Oheawai (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phillpotts at Oheawai)

A boys heroism, "Awake! Awake!"(colour litho)
2800138 A boys heroism, " Awake! Awake!" (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: A boys heroism, " Awake! Awake)

Balancoire des guerriers neo-zelandais (engraving)
2789997 Balancoire des guerriers neo-zelandais (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balancoire des guerriers neo-zelandais)

Captain James Cook meeting with Maori chiefs in New Zealand, 1769 (chromolitho)
668932 Captain James Cook meeting with Maori chiefs in New Zealand, 1769 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Autographs of Maori visitors to England, 1863 (pen & ink on embossed paper)
622705 Autographs of Maori visitors to England, 1863 (pen & ink on embossed paper) by Maori, (19th century); 22.2x19.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fourteen Maori toured England in 1863/4)

Whakerewarewa, 1889 or 1890 (albumen print)
MGS272608 Whakerewarewa, 1889 or 1890 (albumen print) by Valentine, George Dobson (1852-90); 15x20.9 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; British, out of copyright

Raihana Tukarawa and Paratene te Manu, c. 1863 (albumen print)
MGS272373 Raihana Tukarawa and Paratene te Manu, c.1863 (albumen print) by Beattie, John (fl.1860-68); 9.7x6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Susan and Ngapuia, c. 1900 (albumen print)
MGS272343 Susan and Ngapuia, c.1900 (albumen print) by Martin, Josiah (1843-1916); 20.4x15.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Guide Susan)

Conflict between the English in New Zealand and the Aborigines (engraving)
1594150 Conflict between the English in New Zealand and the Aborigines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Native Church at Otaki, New Zealand (engraving)
1601692 Native Church at Otaki, New Zealand (engraving) by Barraud, Charles Decimus (1822-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native Church at Otaki, New Zealand)

The New Zealand Chief, Tamati Waka, a Friend to European Settlers (engraving)
1612695 The New Zealand Chief, Tamati Waka, a Friend to European Settlers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Zealand Chief, Tamati Waka)

Surrender of the New Zealand Chief, William Thompson (engraving)
1610571 Surrender of the New Zealand Chief, William Thompson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surrender of the New Zealand Chief, William Thompson)

A Maori Chief speaking at the Conference of the Tribes with the Superintendent of Wellington, New Zealand (engraving)
1610978 A Maori Chief speaking at the Conference of the Tribes with the Superintendent of Wellington, New Zealand (engraving) by English School

Cook told the Maoris he had come to set a mark on their islands (colour litho)
871941 Cook told the Maoris he had come to set a mark on their islands (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from Romance of Empire)

The War in New Zealand (engraving)
1103132 The War in New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in New Zealand)

The recent conflict at New Zealand - from a sketch by a correspondent, 1845. British troops try to subdue the indigenous Maori led by John Heki:he will not recognise their sovereignty

MAORIS FIND REMAINS
The trade in human heads - Maoris find the heads of their relatives among the dealers wares on board his ship. Date: 1830

Maori Women Boiling water in a hot pool - Rotorua, New Zealand. Date: circa 1910s

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

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

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

Maori woman, New Zealand. Date: circa 1890s

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

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

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

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

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)

Moa birds, Dinornis robustus, being hunted by men with bows and arrows.. The moa were flightless birds native to New Zealand, hunted to extinction by the Maoris

Portraits of Five Maoris - New Zealand. The two male portraits (centre left and centre) show tattoo markings, or moko; all over the face; the four female portraits show how the women tattoo only

Native Feast / Throwing the Spear - Maori, New Zealand
A Native Feast at Mata-Ta, with Mount Edgecumbe in the distance (above) and Throwing the Spear, the Mode of Salutation (below) - Maori, New Zealand

Maori Ornamental Wooden Carvings - New Zealand. They are an image of Rangihaeata carved by himself, the stern-post of a large canoe, carved boxes for tail feathers, the head of a carved wooden spear

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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.