Whakaahua

Date: [1843-1938]

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-036

Description: Published by Whitcombe & Tombs, 1930. Presentation copy to James Cowan by H. E. Partridge with a dedication message to Cowan from Partridge tipped in to front of book, and loose papers which were laid into the book. These include photographs, clippings, correspondence, research notes, maps, and drafts. The photographs consist of eleven prints which include portraits of Hera Puna, Te Rauparaha, and Tamati Waka Nene. They also include one image of Mt Ngauruhoe erupting (with a group of people watching it [circa 1930s-1940s]), an image of the 'ceiling of Maori Church' in Otaki [Rangiatea] showing kōwhaiwhai, and another image featuring tukutuku and a poupou of Maui fishing up the North Island 'Te Ika a Maui'. The papers include correspondence from H. E. Partridge, dated 1930 and 1931, and S. Stuart [artist Sam Stuart] dated 1913. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Printed material, holographs

Date: [1987-1988?]

From: Te Reo Irirangi o Te Upoko o Te Ika: Recordings

By: Katene, Te Puoho, 1927-2010

Reference: OHInt-0937-0412

Description: Interviewer Mere Grant (Ngāti Kahungunu) talks to Te Puoho Katene, kaumātua of Ngāti Toa, about the Ngāti Toa taonga held at the Pataka Art + Museum (Pātaka Museum of Arts and Cultures) at Porirua. Interview is recorded at the museum. Katene talks about photographic portraits of 'Nga rangatira o Ngāti Toa' by Neil Penman, and likens them to painters such as Gainsborough and Reynolds. He also talks about going overseas for a seminar and world conference for ISME (International Society of Music Educators) in Norway and Helsinki, and how he admires the retention of Māori culture and judging for music/choral competitions. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1796 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 19.59 Minutes and seconds duration. Processing information: Record enhanced in 2016 with information from Piripi Walker, Secretary and Trustee of Te Upoko o Te Ika Trust Board.

Date: 1905-1935

From: Cowan family: Collection

By: Goldie, Charles Frederick, 1870-1947

Reference: PAColl-10460-02

Description: Six photographic prints relating to Charles Frederick Goldie, in cardboard frames, taken by unknown photographer between 1905 and 1935. Some of the frames contain annotations by Goldie and James Cowan. Comprises: - Goldie posed in his studio at his easel, holding a painting tray, with framed paintings on the wall behind him. The annotation reads "Best wishes to friend Cowan. C. F. Goldie Jan 1935". There is also an annotation on the back of the cardboard frame written by James Cowan which reads "To be returned to James Cowan. Please keep clean & don't mark". - Goldie posed at his easel holding a painting tray. The annotation reads "To James Cowan. Sincerely from C. F. Goldie. Jan' 1905". This image appears to be taken during the same session as the above photograph. It seems that the 1905 date refers to the date the photographs were taken, and the 1935 date above may have been when Goldie sent Cowan the photographs. - Photograph of painting by Goldie of Tamati Waka Nene, with annotations by James Cowan on the back of the cardboard frame which reads "Property of James Cowan. Tamati Waka Nene Chief of Ngapuhi who fought against Hone Heke 1845. (The original of this painting was presented to Lord Bledisloe by Mr [?] Goldie for Waitangi Memorial House, Bay of Islands, 1934). C F Goldie copyright". Waka Nene has a full facial moko and wears a korowai, a huia feather, a shark tooth ear pendant, a tiki, and a kuru pounamu (ear pendant). - Photograph of painting by Goldie of Tumai Tawhiti, with annotations by James Cowan on the back of the cardboard frame which reads "J. Cowan. Tumai Tawhiti a relic of the cannibal era - Rotorua. Lived at Tarukanga, on the range above Rotorua. C. F. Goldie copyright". Tawhiti has a full facial moko, wears a korowai, a tiki, two kuru pounamu (ear pendants) and a huia feather. - Photograph of painting by Goldie of Atama Paparangi dated 1934, with annotations by James Cowan on the back of the cardboard frame: "James Cowan. 'An aristocrat' The original painting was bought by Lady Bledisloe 1934). A chief of the Ngapuhi tribe named Atama Paparangi who lived at Hokianga. Copyright C F Goldie". Also has a newsprint photograph stuck to the back of the frame which includes an image of Goldie. Paparangi wears a korowai, a tiki, and two kuru pounamu. - Photograph of painting by Goldie of Hori Pokai dated 1933, with annotations by James Cowan on the back of the cardboard frame: "James Cowan. Hori Pokai of Coromandel. The original painting was exhibited in Paris salon, 1935. C. F. Goldie copyright". Pokai has a facial moko, wears a bowler hat, and has a pipe in his mouth. He is also wearing a shark tooth ear pendant and a kuru pounamu. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 6 b&w original photographic print(s) Silver gelatin prints. Physical Description: Six black and white photographic prints in cardboard frames (30 cm x 35.5 cm).

Date: 1843

By: Coates, Isaac, 1808-1878

Reference: DPDL-0003

Description: Digital copies of watercolours by Isaac Coates of fifty-two Maori, all drawn in profile. Most are from the Nelson, Motueka, Golden Bay and Marlborough regions, with a few from Port Nicholson (Wellington) and New Plymouth. Subjects include Rangihaeata, his wife 'Ranguira', Rauparaha, his wife 'Cootia', Panni and Pitoki of Queen Charlotte Sound, Manu (Wiremu Katene te Puoho), Piro (or Pero), Iwikau and his wife Hingatu, and child and Rupene all of Wakapuaka near Nelson, 'Potie ... Port Nick', 'A youth of the Motuwaka [Motueka] tribe', 'Piki, Kokiri Tribe', 'Piki Warra' of Motueka, 'E Piko, Kafia Chief' and others. Fifteen of the portraits are duplicated in other collections; thirty-seven are apparently unique. The unique portraits are named as 'Eruera Tuiti [of] Ngatiawa'; 'Eketoo'. ; 'Pinika ... Mokepek'; 'Kariri'; 'Beraka'; 'Poomip'; 'E Kamuaka'; 'Erou' all of Queen Charlotte Sound; 'Engeri'; 'Etou'; 'Atara'; 'Kari'; 'Ropa te mani hera'; 'Eo'; 'Tahia' all of Wakapuaka. Tribal names given include Ngati Toa, Kawhia, Ngatiawa Photographed in groups of two Further unique portraits include 'Nte nui'; 'Ko Huia'; 'Tai Mona'; 'Hara'; 'Tamati' all of Rangitoto [D'Urville Island];'Mokei', 'Ebouka', 'Tohe', E Ngou', 'Apeta', 'E Rua', 'Paipa', 'E Koti', 'Hemi', and 'Emoi', all of Queen Charlotte Sound; 'E Harri of Ngatioma'; 'Tamati Waka Beka' of Taranaki Tribe'; 'Nooka, We Re Ka, of Totaranui'; and 'Nga Huia' of Motueka. Quantity: 28 digital image(s).

Date: 1843

By: Coates, Isaac, 1808-1878

Reference: DPDL-0002

Description: Digital copies of watercolours by Isaac Coates of seventeen Maori, all drawn in profile. Most are from the Nelson, Motueka and Marlborough regions. Subjects include Rangihaeata, his wife 'Ranguira', Rauparaha, his wife 'Cootia', Panni and Pitoki of Queen Charlotte Sound, Manu, Piro, Iwikau and his wife and child Hingatu, and Rupene all of Wakapuaka near Nelson, Potie 'mistress of W H Wright of Nelson, 'Takup, a noted cannibal', 'A youth of the Motuwaka [Motueka] tribe studying with the Rev C Reay', 'Piki, Kokiri Tribe' and 'E Piko, Kafia Chief' Quantity: 17 digital image(s).

Date: [ca 1860s]

From: Te Whaiti family : Collection

Reference: PA10-123

Description: Photographic portrait of Te Rangihakahaka Te Whaiti, taken by an unidentified photographer, circa 1860-1869. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Oval shaped print, covered in glass, in brass locket-type frame, with a floral pattern on back of frame. 5.4cm x 4.9cm (frame); 4cm x 3.5 cm (print). The print has been hand coloured. Processing information: Previously identified as PAColl-7910-01, the reference number was changed to PA10-123 in March 2023 when the item was rehoused.

Date: July 2019

From: Alexander Turnbull Library: Harvested Twitter data relating to Ihumātao

Reference: WADL-0034

Description: Individual image and media files from harvested Tweets from the Library's Twitter harvest relating to Ihumātao. Images include memes, quoted text and photographs. Photographs show personalities, politicians, and various scenes at the Ihumātao occupation, and photographs taken at other places places, including Auckland City, and Parliament grounds, Wellington. Quantity: 1885 digital image(s).

Date: 1962, 1963, 1973, 1978

By: Blackley, Roger Allan, 1953-2019; Lindauer, Gottfried, 1839-1926

Reference: Eph-C-0007

Description: Comprises four wall calendars from the Estate of Roger Blackley, late art historian and curator. Includes: - 1962 calendar illustrated with reproductions of painted portraits of Māori by Gottfried Lindauer. - "New Zealand Maori Calendar 1963" illustrated with reproductions of painted scenes featuring Māori by Gottfried Lindauer. - 1973 calendar illustrated with reproductions of painted portraits of Māori by Gottfried Lindauer. Printed by Card & Calendar Co and distributed by G B Scott Publications. - 1978 calendar illustrated with reproductions of painted portraits of Māori by Gottfried Lindauer. Distributed by G B Scott Souvenirs Ltd. Calendars include portraits depicting Sophia Hinerangi (Sophia the guide), Haora Tipa Koinaki, Hūria Mātenga (Julia Martin), Tokena Te Kerehi, Ratene, Renata Kawepo, Te Hira Te Kawau, Te Hau-Takiri Wharepapa, Te Rangi-Pikinga, Kewene Te Haho, Pare Watene, and Anehana. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) comprising four printed wall calendars. Processing information: Library reference changed 22 April 2024. Previous reference: fMS-Papers-12860.