Tekoteko

Date: 1953-1954

From: Parliamentary Library: Photograph albums and loose photographs

Reference: PA1-f-337

Description: Album containing photographs of Māori receptions for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the royal tour of New Zealand in 1953-1954, taken by unknown photographers. Includes receptions in Waitangi, Ngaruawahia, and Rotorua, and contains many photographs of various iwi performing action songs and haka, as well as powhiri and wero. Most photographs have captions. Also includes photographic copies of the address from "the Māori Race" to the Queen read by the Minister of Māori Affairs at Rotorua, and the Queen's reply, and a photograph of the gifts given to the royal couple by Māori. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 album(s) containing 94 black and white prints. Physical Description: Leather-bound album, 32.5 x 45 cm, with titles stamped in gold on the spine and front cover. Processing information: Not all names associated with this item are indexed. Item re-numbered from PA1-q-1279 to PA1-f-337 in February 2019 so that it could be boxed.

Date: [between 1880-1970s]

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: PAColl-6056-09

Description: Photographs taken between1880 and 1979 of rangatira, tāngata Māori, and Māori communities and activities, along with a variety of photographs relating to taonga, wharenui, and toi whakairo. Also contains images of Māori on thirteen 'Three Castles Virginia Cigarette" cigarette cards, and hand sketched lithographs of facial moko designs. Some of the images are annotated on the reverse. Three photographs relating to Te Poho o Rangiahua meeting house in Frasertown, near Wairoa have the words 'On loan from Maori Affairs Dept' annotated on the reverse. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 70 b&w original photographic print(s). 14 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Transfers: Two letters found with photographic prints PAColl-6056-09; 32 and 33 are at MS-Papers-12909-6.. Processing information: Letters separated from photographic prints for preservation and storage reasons.

Date: 1844

From: [Angas, George French] 1822-1886 :[Sketchbook 1844]

By: Angas, George French, 1822-1886

Reference: A-020-003

Description: Shows an elaborately carved tekoteko which forms the post of a palisade to a pa near Rotoaira Lake Original sketch for lithograph in Angas, G F "New Zealanders Illustrated", Plate L, p114, where it is described as a carved Tiki or image in an old pah near Roto-aire (Rotoaira) Lake. Behond the image is a little elevated whata, or box for holding the bones of a favourite child Other Titles - Hei tiki Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil 233 x 175 mm

Date: ca 1900-1960

By: Jamison, John Hutchison, -1944; Winzenberg, Albert Edward, 1865-1931; Belwood Studios; Taylor's Studios; Hardie Shaw Studios; Lafayette Ltd; Talma Studio (Australia); Lou Hobson Studios

Reference: PAColl-0520

Description: Photographs of mostly unidentified men and women including some group portraits. One is of a man and two women at a General Assembly in Paris (presumably of the United Nations) sitting behind their sign saying Nouvelle Zelande. The man is Dr W B Cutch(?). There are also twelve photographs of Waitangi day celebrations in 196l including a welcome to Maori ex-servicemen, addresses by the US Ambassador Russell and Governor-General Viscount Cobham and the dedication of the memorial by Bishop Panapa. Quantity: 40 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1979

Reference: Eph-D-MAORI-1979-02

Description: Poster announcing the publication of a book features a photograph from the book, of a carved tekoteko, made with stone tools at Kaiti, Gisborne in about the late eighteenth century; photographed by Hawkes Bay Art Gallery and Museum. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster, 595 x 340 mm.

Date: 1947

From: Westpac New Zealand Archive: Photographic prints

By: Elite Studio (Rotorua, N.Z.)

Reference: PAColl-10593

Description: A group portrait of around 40 people, standing and seated in front of the mahau of the whare of Hinemihi ki Whakarewarewa (Hinemihi II), at Whakarewarewa, Rotorua. The card mount bears a stamp for Elite Studio, Fenton St., Rotorua. Inscriptions: Mount verso - top left - Taken at Rotorua. June 1947. Part of Centennial Celebrations of Auckland Savings Bank. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Black and white photograph

Date: 1984?

From: Barr, John, active 1976-2017: Photographs relating to Hinemihi ki Te Wairoa (Hinemihi I, Hinemihi o te Ao Tawhito), Clandon Park, England

Reference: 35mm-104281

Description: Three images of the front of the whare Hinemihi. Two are taken from directly in front of the whare, across the marae ātea; and one is taken from an oblique angle from the side of the marae ātea, therefore shows part of the thatched roof. Trees and shrubs are visible around and behind the house. A wooden park bench is situated in front of the mahau. Negatives numbered 1-3 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 4 frames. Physical Description: 60mm negative strip branded Ilford FP4 safety film, 6 x 18.5cm Processing information: Negatives were received in a plastic sleeve stamped "Juon Plastics Ltd Old Windsor UK", with two self-adhesive labels attached. One bore a typewritten number 2, and the other was annotated in manuscript "Neg, 7 45 secs f22, 1045 secs f22, 4 32 secs + 15sec ground burn in." Removed from enclosure for preservation purposes.

Date: 1984?

From: Barr, John, active 1976-2017: Photographs relating to Hinemihi ki Te Wairoa (Hinemihi I, Hinemihi o te Ao Tawhito), Clandon Park, England

Reference: 35mm-104283

Description: Images of details of the meeting house Hinemihi ki Te Wairoa, including the top of one of the amo, the koruru and tekoteko, and three poupou on one side of the mahau. Negatives numbered 7-8 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 4 frames. Physical Description: 60mm negative strip branded Ilford FP4 safety film, 6 x 19cm Processing information: Negatives were received in a plastic sleeve stamped "Juon Plastics Ltd Old Windsor UK", with two self-adhesive labels attached. One bore a typewritten number 2, and the other was annotated in manuscript "Neg, 7 45 secs f22, 1045 secs f22, 4 32 secs + 15sec ground burn in." Removed from enclosure for preservation purposes.

Date: ca 1984

From: Barr, John, active 1976-2017: Photographs relating to Hinemihi ki Te Wairoa (Hinemihi I, Hinemihi o te Ao Tawhito), Clandon Park, England

Reference: PAColl-10596

Description: Ten photographic prints showing views and details of the exterior and mahau of the whare whakairo (ornately carved meeting house) Hinemihi ki Te Wairoa (Hinemihi I, Hinemihi o te Ao Tawhito), in the grounds of Clandon Park, Surrey, England; and portraits of Ngahuia Te Awekotuku in the whare. Includes one image taken from directly in front of the whare, across the marae ātea; two copies of an image taken from an oblique angle from the side of the marae ātea, showing part of the thatched roof; two copies of an image of a group of three poupou on one side of the mahau of the whare; two copies of an image of the top of one of the amo. Trees and shrubs are behind and to the sides of the house. A wooden park bench is situated in front of the mahau. One image of Ngahuia Te Awekotuku shows her standing inside the mahau, next to one of the amo. Two others show her inside the whare, standing next to the poutokomanawa, which is carved with a large lizard. She is wearing a hei pounamu (greenstone pendant) and collarless batik shirt. The verso of some prints bear manuscript inscriptions or typed self-adhesive labels with information about Hinemihi, a copyright statement from John Barr with his address in London, or the intended use of the prints. Quantity: 10 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Black and white photographic prints. Eight are 25cm x 20cm; two are 22cm x 20cm

Date: 1888

From: Hoare, E A, fl 1887-1888 :Drawings, watercolour sketches, photographs and notes of E A Hoare, Artiste, on board 'S S Tongariro'. December 1887 to March 1888

Reference: E-955-f-021-4

Description: A rough sketch of the carved figure on the gable of a house (tekoteko) and decorative front boards (maihi) of the sleeping house at Ohinemutu. Also a woman, probably Maori, wearing an ankle-length dress and with short, unkempt hair, drawn from the back Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink on paper, 95 x 135 mm, on sketchbook page 255 x 370 mm

From: Orbell, Margaret Rose, 1934-2006: Collection

Reference: 35mm-106917

Description: Tekoteko of Whangarā marae (Whitireia whare) of Paikea on the whale. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: From box 12 in donor's listing. In envelope labelled 'East Coast'. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm. Physical Description: Black and white original negative

Date: 1880s

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: PA1-o-2072-24

Description: Photographed taken in the 1880s by an unidentified photographer, possibly by Pulman Studios for Eric Craig. Shows a group of whakairo carvings collected by Eric Craig from the Bay of Plenty region, possibly Maketu; includes poupou, amo and tekoteko, probably been made for whare or pātaka. The carving on the left appears unfinished with only one eye completed. Photographic print may be a detail of PA1-o-2072-22. Sources: Roger Neich. 'He Tuhituhi Noa Iho', "AGMANZ JOURNAL", 16:4. https://christchurchartgallery.org.nz/media/uploads/2017_08/AGMANZ_Journal_Volume_16_Number_4_December_1985_optimized_for_web.pdf accessed 13/10/2023. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Processing information: Description updated September 2023. Previous reference PAColl-6056-04-16.

Date: 2000 - 2009

From: [Posters relating to the Treaty of Waitangi. 2000-2019].

By: Waitangi National Trust (N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-D-WAITANGI-2010-01

Description: One side of sheet shows photographs of all fourteen pairs of carved poupou or wall slabs in the interior of the meeting house, as well as tukutuku designs, a carved chair and two pou-tokopmanawa (free-standing pillars supporting the ridgepole). The other side shows interior photographs of the north (rear) wall as a whole, the south wall as a whole, and photographs of the exterior of the building, and details of lintel, proch poupou, tekoteko (of Kupe), amo, matapihi and pare, as well as plaques. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on both sides of pamphlet, unfolded dimensions 420 x 595 mm. Provenance: One copy donated by Mr Denis Fairfax in 2010.

Date: [Circa 1880s to 1890s]

By: Pulman (Firm); Valentine, James, -1880

Reference: PA1-o-329

Description: Photographs of Maori carving, in buildings, sculptures, tools and weapons. Most taken by unidentified photographers, at unidentified sites, but a few taken by Pulman Photo, and James Valentine; at Ohinemutu Pa, at Te Wairoa (section of a carved house), and Lake Rotorua. A number of scenes show thatched houses, including some with flax thatching, some with groups of Maori. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Album with brown cover, darker brown corners and spine, gold decoration; 23.5 x 28.0 cm

Date: 1844

From: [Angas, George French] 1822-1886 :[Sketchbook 1844]

By: Angas, George French, 1822-1886; Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854

Reference: A-020-017

Description: Landscape with Mount Edgecumbe in the distance, top left. The gateway to Ohinemutu Pa with a fence and seven carved poupou all flanking the main entrance which is a doorway with a huge carved figure above it, top right. A large boiling spring at Rotorua, bottom left. The palisades of a large pa (Kupanga), with roofs and storage platforms visible above the fenceline, and Mount Edgecumbe in the background, bottom right Angas did not visit Mount Edgecumbe, Rotorua or Ohinemutu. This group of drawings is likely to have been copied from lost originals by Joseph Jenner Merrett, from whom Angas copied a number of drawings, without acknowledgement Quantity: 4 drawing(s) (on one sheet). Physical Description: Pencil on sheet 248 x 338 mm

Date: 1861 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-060

Description: Shows a shed with a large carved figure extending from halfway up an end wall, to well above the ridgepole. Beyond the shed is a cabbage tree. Two animals graze in a field on the left, and a fence runs across the background. The title note refers to the fact that the carved figure has five fingers on each hand rather that the traditional three. Another version of this image is at E-041-030. Other Titles - River Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [60 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: 1849

From: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant, 1820-1895 :Scrapbook. 1840-1872.

By: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant (Hon), 1820-1895

Reference: C-103-006-2

Description: A tekoteko figure seated on a pedestal. Possibly drawn from a carving at Kaiwharawhara Pa. It was originally placed by the artist on top of a view of Wellington Harbour from Kaiwharawhara Hill Extended Title - From: Mantell, W B D. Scrapbook, p. 6 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 20 x 10 mm

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-027

Description: Shows the buildings of a small Maori village, with a raised storehouse in the centre, buildings to the left and right. The storehouse has three carved figures, one on the ridgepole and one on either end of the sloping bargeboards. In the centre foreground, a small figure tends a horse which is eating from a dish. A calf is tied in the left foreground. Five figures sit on the ground at the left just behind the storehouse. The building at the right is probably a stable and has a saddle hanging on the door. In the background is a low bushcovered hill. Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [27 This place is described in Crawford's "Recollections of travel in New Zealand and Australia ...", London, Trubner, 1880, page 126-127 and a version of the image is reproduced on page 127. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Wash drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: 1864 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-063

Description: Shows a Maori meeting house with carved tekoteko, raparapa and amo. There are two tents pitched at the extreme left and one at the far right. This is probably King Matutaera's whare (see photograph at 1/2-096095-G) Another version of this image is at E-125-059 Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [63 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: 1844

From: [Angas, George French] 1822-1886 :[Sketchbook 1844]

Reference: A-020-017-2

Description: The gateway to Ohinemutu Pa with a fence and seven carved poupou all flanking the main entrance which is a doorway with a huge carved figure above it, the top right drawing on a sheet with four separate views on it Angas did not visit Ohinemutu. This drawing is likely to have been copied from a lost original by Joseph Jenner Merrett, from whom Angas copied a number of works, without acknowledgement Physical Description: Pencil on sheet 248 x 338 mm