Aotearoa Collection

Maori girls rubbing noses, c1920. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

The New Zealander, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The New Zealander, 1872. A figure sits on the banks of the River Thames contemplating the downfall of the city. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Timber bridge over the River Wai-Au-Ua, province of Nelson, New Zealand, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Timber bridge over the River Wai-Au-Ua, province of Nelson, New Zealand, 1864. 'The River Wai-au-ua (or Dillon) is the largest in the province of Nelson

New Zealand cyclist, Fred Jumbo Wells on bike, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
New Zealand cyclist, Fred Jumbo Wells on bike, between c1910 and c1915.

The International Exhibition: the New Zealand Court..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: the New Zealand Court - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862. '...some articles of furniture

Cave Rock, Port Lyttelton, New Zealand, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Cave Rock, Port Lyttelton, New Zealand, 1864. 'The picturesque scenery of the cliffs on each side of the entrance to the harbour of Lyttelton, in the Canterbury Province of New Zealand

The War in New Zealand: Tauranga Harbour, with the camp of the head-quarters of the 68th..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in New Zealand: Tauranga Harbour, with the camp of the head-quarters of the 68th and 43rd regiments, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Colonel Carey of '...one of the finest natural havens

The Post Office of Auckland, New Zealand: arrival of the "Home" Mails, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Post Office of Auckland, New Zealand: arrival of the "Home" Mails, 1864. "The mail-steamer from Sydney comes here once a month, bringing letters and papers from England

Maori war-canoe at Tauranga, New Zealand, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Maori war-canoe at Tauranga, New Zealand, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Lieutenant Robley, of the 68th Regiment, '...now stationed at Tauranga...The natives of the shores of the Bay of Plenty

Testimonial to Colonel Gore Browne, late Governor of New Zealand, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Colonel Gore Browne, late Governor of New Zealand, 1864. 'The testimonial, which is very handsome, consists of a centre epergne and two dessert stands

Sketches from New Zealand: the Queen's Redoubt, on the Waikato, HQ of Lieut.-Gen. Cameron, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from New Zealand: the Queen's Redoubt, on the Waikato, the head-quarters of Lieutenant-General Cameron, 1864. From "Illustrated London News", 1864

Sketches from New Zealand: scene on the Waikato, near its junction with the Waipa River, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from New Zealand: scene on the Waikato, near its junction with the Waipa River, 1864. Engraving from a drawing made on the spot by Mr. G. P

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

Costumes de Différents Pays, Fille Parée de la Nouvelle Zeelande, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Fille Paree de la Nouvelle Zeelande, c1797

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

Costumes de Différents Pays, Sauvage de la Nouvelle Zéelande, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Sauvage de la Nouvelle Zeelande, c1797

Pah, or fortified village, of the natives in the province of New Plymouth... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Pah, or fortified village, of the natives in the province of New Plymouth (Taranaki), New Zealand, 1860. New Zealand abounds with isolated and steep hills

The World at the Beginning of the 20th Century Showing British Possessions, c1900. Creator: Artists Illustrators Ltd
The World at the Beginning of the 20th Century Showing British Possessions [in pink], c1900. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, October 31, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, October 31, 1891, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

'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

'Ports d'Auckland; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Ports d'Auckland; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Les Sounds de la Nouvelle-Zelande; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Les Sounds de la Nouvelle-Zelande; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Australie Meridionale et Tasmanie. Iles Fidji ou Viti. Nouvelle- Zelande; Les Terres Du... 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Australie Meridionale et Tasmanie. Iles Fidji ou Viti. Nouvelle- Zelande; 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

Reform Banquet in the Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Reform Banquet in the Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand, 1850. Nearly two hundred guests sat down to a sumptuous dinner...On the stage was the chairman's table

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

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

ANZAC soldiers marching to the front, France, First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
ANZAC soldiers marching to the front, France, First World War, c1916, (c1920). From Gallipoli to the French Front: " Anzacs" [Australian

New Zealand soldiers with captured German flag, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
New Zealand soldiers with captured German flag, First World War, 1914, (c1920). New Zealands War Trophy: Members of the Expeditionary Force with the German flag which they hauled down in Samoa

Rt. Hon. W. F. Massey, 1927. Creator: Unknown
Rt. Hon. W. F. Massey, 1927. William Massey (1826-1925) Irish born politician, leader of the Reform Party and Prime Minister of New Zealand from May 1912 to May 1925

Mount Cook, New Zealand, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

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

Tomb of Potatau, the first Maori king, at Ngaruwahia, New Zealand, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of Te Where Where, alias Potatau, the first Maori king, at Ngaruwahia, New Zealand, 1864. 'The personal career of King Potatau was a very remarkable one

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

Possibly: International student assembly, Washington, D. C, 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Washington, D.C. International student assembly. Pilot officer Russell Garlick, a delegate from New Zealand]

Sketch of Maori Woman and Child, 1891 / 93. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Sketch of Maori Woman and Child, 1891/93

Chez les Maories: Sauvageries (At Home with the Maori: Savage Things), 1893

Maori Woman in the Forest, 1894 / 95. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Maori Woman in the Forest, 1894/95

Maoris and Animals, 1896 / 97. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Maoris and Animals, 1896/97

Two Maoris, 1896 / 97. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Two Maoris, 1896/97

Young Maoris, 1896 / 97. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Young Maoris, 1896/97

Two Maori Women Squatting Down, 1894 / 95, published Feb. 3, 1895. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Two Maori Women Squatting Down, 1894/95, published Feb. 3, 1895

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