Maori Collection

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

Bay of Islands chief, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Bay of Islands chief, 1845. Maori man from New Zealand wearing traditional costume. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII

Peace-maker, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Peace-maker, 1845. Maori man from New Zealand wearing traditional costume:a Herald, or Peace-maker...The Peace-makers sole occupation is to carry messages between hostile chiefs

Rauparaha - Kafia Chief, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Rauparaha - Kafia Chief, 1844. Portrait of Te Rauparaha, Maori leader of the Ngati Toa tribe, after a drawing Mr. J. Greaves

Rangihaeata - "Fighting General", 1844. Creator: Unknown
Rangihaeata - " Fighting General", 1844. Portrait, after a drawing by Mr. J. Greaves, of Maori warrior Te Rangihaeata, a chief of the Ngati Toa tribe and nephew of Te Rauparaha

Cover: The Voyage to New Zealand (1842 - 46), 1866. Creator: Charles Meryon
Cover: The Voyage to New Zealand (1842 - 46), 1866

Carvings in a Maori Pah or Village, New Zealand, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Carvings in a Maori Pah or Village, New Zealand, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

These Maori children at the Native School, Whakarewarewa, are playing a hand game, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London]

The Hongi, A Maori Greeting, c1948. Creator: Unknown
The " Hongi", A Maori Greeting, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London]

A Maori Chieftainess, 1923. Creator: Unknown
A Maori Chieftainess, 1923. From " Australia, New Zealand and Oceania in Pictures", by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. Blitt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1923]

New Zealand, c1935. Creator: Unknown
New Zealand, c1935. From " An Album of National Flags and Arms". [John Player & Sons, c1935]

St. Anthony never was tempted like... ; c1880. Creator: English School (19th Century)
St. Anthony never was tempted like... ; from Ye Pilgrimage of ye Revnd. Simpleheart, Adventures of a naive missionary in the South Seas ; c.1880 (pen & w/c on paper)

Totemistic Ritual Among the Australian Blacks, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Maori family, New Zealand, c1880s

Maori in Native Costume, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Tattooing a Maori Chief, c1880. Episode of the First Taranaki War (1860-1861). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

New Zealand War-Dance, c1880. Episode of the First Taranaki War (1860-1861). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

The Waikite Geyser, 19th century. From The Colonial Portfolio. [The Werner Company, London]

Maori pa, or fortified village, on the Whanganui River, North Island, New Zealand, 1902. Artist: Muir & Moodie
Maori pa, or fortified village, on the Whanganui River, North Island, New Zealand, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

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