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Maoris Collection (page 2)

The Maoris, indigenous people of New Zealand, have a rich cultural heritage deeply intertwined with their land

Background imageMaoris Collection: Two Maori Women Squatting Down, 1894-95 (zincograph in black ink on cream wove paper)

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

Background imageMaoris Collection: Girls of the old Maori race as they are today under British training, Auckland, c

Girls of the old Maori race as they are today under British training, Auckland, c. 1908 (silver gelatin print)
MGS272385 Girls of the old Maori race as they are today under British training, Auckland, c.1908 (silver gelatin print) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940)

Background imageMaoris Collection: Maoris cooking in hot springs (litho)

Maoris cooking in hot springs (litho)
2774900 Maoris cooking in hot springs (litho) by Macfarlane, J. (active 1940-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maoris cooking in hot springs)

Background imageMaoris Collection: Sketches in New Zealand, Maori Civilisation (engraving)

Sketches in New Zealand, Maori Civilisation (engraving)
1624698 Sketches in New Zealand, Maori Civilisation (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in New Zealand, Maori Civilisation)

Background imageMaoris Collection: Adrian Cashmore & Wainwright

Adrian Cashmore & Wainwright Scotland V New Zealand Maoris 14 November 1998 Date: 14 November 1998

Background imageMaoris Collection: Norm Berryman & Bryan Redpath

Norm Berryman & Bryan Redpath Scotland V New Zealand Maoris 14 November 1998 Date: 14 November 1998

Background imageMaoris Collection: Gregor Townsend & Caleb Ralph

Gregor Townsend & Caleb Ralph Scotland V New Zealand Maoris 14 November 1998 Date: 14 November 1998

Background imageMaoris Collection: Maories (engraving)

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)

Background imageMaoris Collection: Maori girl (gelatin silver print)

Maori girl (gelatin silver print)
622748 Maori girl (gelatin silver print) by Partington, William (1855-1940); 15.5x10.8 cm; Private Collection; © Michael Graham-Stewart

Background imageMaoris Collection: Tawhiao, the Maori King, and Major Wiremu Te Wheoro (b / w photo)

Tawhiao, the Maori King, and Major Wiremu Te Wheoro (b / w photo)
5198841 Tawhiao, the Maori King, and Major Wiremu Te Wheoro (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tawhiao, the Maori King, and Major Wiremu Te Wheoro)

Background imageMaoris Collection: A Sale of a Living Head, a Scene on Board Ship off the Coast of New Zealand Seventy Years ago

A Sale of a Living Head, a Scene on Board Ship off the Coast of New Zealand Seventy Years ago (litho)
1051299 A Sale of a Living Head, a Scene on Board Ship off the Coast of New Zealand Seventy Years ago (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMaoris Collection: Scenes in the Hot Lake District, North Islands of New Zealand (engraving)

Scenes in the Hot Lake District, North Islands of New Zealand (engraving)
1061423 Scenes in the Hot Lake District, North Islands of New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in the Hot Lake District)

Background imageMaoris Collection: New Zealand Yuoth at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly (engraving)

New Zealand Yuoth at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly (engraving)
1101828 New Zealand Yuoth at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Zealand Yuoth at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly)

Background imageMaoris Collection: The Flagstaff War in New Zealand (engraving)

The Flagstaff War in New Zealand (engraving)
1101349 The Flagstaff War in New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flagstaff War in New Zealand)

Background imageMaoris Collection: A Group of Maori Women, c. 1880s (b / w photo)

A Group of Maori Women, c. 1880s (b / w photo)
493459 A Group of Maori Women, c.1880s (b/w photo) by Burton Brothers Studio (fl.1867-98); Private Collection; New Zealander, out of copyright

Background imageMaoris Collection: Hongis last 'word'to his people (colour litho)

Hongis last "word"to his people (colour litho)
2800142 Hongis last " word" to his people (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hongis last " word" to his people)

Background imageMaoris Collection: A dreadful recognition (colour litho)

A dreadful recognition (colour litho)
2800141 A dreadful recognition (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dreadful recognition)

Background imageMaoris Collection: The frenzy of the Hauhau, The Incantation (colour litho)

The frenzy of the Hauhau, The Incantation (colour litho)
2800136 The frenzy of the Hauhau, The Incantation (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The frenzy of the Hauhau, The Incantation)

Background imageMaoris Collection: A Travers L Oceanie (engraving)

A Travers L Oceanie (engraving)
2783053 A Travers L Oceanie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Travers L Oceanie)

Background imageMaoris Collection: Maori nose greeting (colour litho)

Maori nose greeting (colour litho)
3092857 Maori nose greeting (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maori nose greeting)

Background imageMaoris Collection: New Zealand Sketches, the Maori Parliament at Orakei (engraving)

New Zealand Sketches, the Maori Parliament at Orakei (engraving)
1107006 New Zealand Sketches, the Maori Parliament at Orakei (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Zealand Sketches, the Maori Parliament at Orakei)

Background imageMaoris Collection: At Chelsea Barracks for the Queens Jubilee, 1897 (silver gelatin print)

At Chelsea Barracks for the Queens Jubilee, 1897 (silver gelatin print)
MGS272607 At Chelsea Barracks for the Queens Jubilee, 1897 (silver gelatin print) by Stuart, F.G.O. (fl.1860-90s); 28x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMaoris Collection: Waka, Lake Rotoiti, c. 1915 (silver gelatin print)

Waka, Lake Rotoiti, c. 1915 (silver gelatin print)
MGS272602 Waka, Lake Rotoiti, c.1915 (silver gelatin print) by Payton, Edward (1859-1944); 19.6x31.6 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; English, out of copyright

Background imageMaoris Collection: Portraits, c. 1880 (albumen print)

Portraits, c. 1880 (albumen print)
MGS272380 Portraits, c.1880 (albumen print) by Foy Brothers Studio, (fl.1872-1902); 9x5.6 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; New Zealander, out of copyright

Background imageMaoris Collection: Wharepapa and Horomona Te Atua (Solomon the God) c. 1863 (albumen print)

Wharepapa and Horomona Te Atua (Solomon the God) c. 1863 (albumen print)
MGS272372 Wharepapa and Horomona Te Atua (Solomon the God) c.1863 (albumen print) by Beattie, John (fl.1860-68); 9.7x6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMaoris Collection: Maori Boys, Whakarewarewa, c. 1910 (silver gelatin print)

Maori Boys, Whakarewarewa, c. 1910 (silver gelatin print)
MGS272358 Maori Boys, Whakarewarewa, c.1910 (silver gelatin print) by Seldon, Ralph (fl.1900-10); 14.6x19.6 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; New Zealander, out of copyright

Background imageMaoris Collection: Kaiwhaiki pa, Upokongaro, c. 1895 (silver gelatin print)

Kaiwhaiki pa, Upokongaro, c. 1895 (silver gelatin print)
MGS272348 Kaiwhaiki pa, Upokongaro, c.1895 (silver gelatin print) by Partington, William (1855-1940); 13.8x19.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMaoris Collection: William Australia Graham, King Mahuta Tawhiao and Tahuna Heirangi

William Australia Graham, King Mahuta Tawhiao and Tahuna Heirangi
MGS272347 William Australia Graham, King Mahuta Tawhiao and Tahuna Heirangi, June 1898 (silver gelatin print) by Hanna, John (d.1915); 10x15.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMaoris Collection: Group of Maori, Mercer, c. 1895 (albumen print)

Group of Maori, Mercer, c. 1895 (albumen print)
MGS272344 Group of Maori, Mercer, c.1895 (albumen print) by Martin, Josiah (1843-1916); 14.8x20.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMaoris Collection: Te Ariki - Lake Tarawera, c. 1885 (albumen print)

Te Ariki - Lake Tarawera, c. 1885 (albumen print)
MGS272336 Te Ariki - Lake Tarawera, c.1885 (albumen print) by Burton Brothers Studio (fl.1867-98); 14.4x19.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMaoris Collection: Captain Cook Presenting Pigs and Fowls to the Maoris (litho)

Captain Cook Presenting Pigs and Fowls to the Maoris (litho)
6028084 Captain Cook Presenting Pigs and Fowls to the Maoris (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Cook Presenting Pigs and Fowls to the Maoris)

Background imageMaoris Collection: Trading with natives in New Zealand

Trading with natives in New Zealand. Date: 1840s

Background imageMaoris Collection: View in Queen Charlottes Sound, New Zealand, from Views in the South Seas

View in Queen Charlottes Sound, New Zealand, from Views in the South Seas
BON386793 View in Queen Charlottes Sound, New Zealand, from Views in the South Seas, 1809 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Webber

Background imageMaoris Collection: Lake Waikaremoana, 1908 (silver gelatin print)

Lake Waikaremoana, 1908 (silver gelatin print)
MGS272603 Lake Waikaremoana, 1908 (silver gelatin print) by McDonald, James (1865-1935); 15.5x20.2 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; New Zealander, out of copyright

Background imageMaoris Collection: Farewell to Hawaiki (colour litho)

Farewell to Hawaiki (colour litho)
2800145 Farewell to Hawaiki (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farewell to Hawaiki)

Background imageMaoris Collection: Major Witchells charge at Nukumaru (colour litho)

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)

Background imageMaoris Collection: Captain Cook meeting with Maori chiefs in New Zealand, 1769 (chromolitho)

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)

Background imageMaoris Collection: New Zealand (colour litho)

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)

Background imageMaoris Collection: Banquet given at Wellington to Native Chiefs of New Zealand (engraving)

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)

Background imageMaoris Collection: Scrap, Peoples of the World - New Zealand Maori

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

Background imageMaoris Collection: Colonial and Indian Exhibition, New Zealand (engraving)

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)

Background imageMaoris Collection: The New Zealanders (engraving)

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

Background imageMaoris Collection: Native House and Pah (engraving)

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

Background imageMaoris Collection: Maori Nose Rubbing Greeting - New Zealand

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

Background imageMaoris Collection: Sir George Grey (1812 - 1898), British soldier, explorer

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

Background imageMaoris Collection: Visitors at a Maori village

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)



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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.