House of Hiwikau, Mother of Te Heuneu, and Falls of Ko Waihi, at Te Rapa, Tanpo sic(Taupo)Lake.
Description
"It is truly a romantic spot where Hiwikau,the brother of Te Heuheu,has fixed his residence,at the extremity of the straggling Kainga of Te Rapa, on the shores of the Lake of Taupo..."
"On the shores of Taupo Lake,in the very heart of the interior of the Northern Island stands the once celebrated Pah of Waitahanui,formerly the residence of the great chief Te Heuheu and his people..."
E Rua, E Pari, and E Hoki, Women of Ngatitoa Tribe, Cook's Straits.
Description
"The figures are portraits of three females residing at Porirua. Two of them are dressed in garments of native manufacture; the third wears a blanket, purchased from the European traders, a costume highly esteemed amongst the Maories and displayed on festive occasions."....
Date
C1847
Artist
George French Angas 1822-1886
Engraver
Louisa Hawkins
Image Size
370mm × 280mm
Condition
Some minor spots, not affecting image, otherwise in good condition.
"The portrait shows the manner in which the hair is usually worn over the forhead by the unmarried girls of New Zealand. The dress consists of a magnificent Kalahu of strings of rolled flax,dyed at alternate intervals,and bordered at the top by bosses of scarlet wool; this is worn over a finer descripton of garment, also made entirely of flax, and ornamented with rolled strings and tufts of wool.".....
Condition: Small soft foxing cluster lower right of image.
Date
C1847
Artist
George French Angas 1822-1886
Engraver
W.Hawkins
Image Size
245mm × 210mm
Condition
Small area of foxing lower right, otherwise in good condition.
"The sitting figure is a portrait of E Wai, the young wife of Tuarau, son of Na Horua, or "Tom Street" who is the elder brother of the crafty Rauparaha. E Wai is modest, bashful and retiring-the red hankerchief twisted about her head is a sign of mourning.."
"Kahoki presents a character in stiking contrast with that of her cousin E Wai. She is a woman of strong mind, with a proud and queenly bearing and by her powerful talents, combined with her high birth, possesses an almost unlimited influence amongst her people..."
"Some of the finest Maori works of art still extant, are to be met with in the ruined and deserted Pah of Raroera. In one of the former plates was given a representation of the elaborately carved mausoleum erected in this Pah by the great Te Wherowhero for his favourite daughter. Not many yards from that tomb is this house which differs from the usual style of Maori architecture, with the pointed gable roof, the entrance to this building displays the more simple form of porch belonging to the dwellings of some of the inhabitants of the earliest ages and its close affinity to many of the temples of Egypt..."
Date
C1847
Artist
George French Angas 1822-1886
Engraver
J.W. Giles
Image Size
260mm × 340mm
Condition
Some spotting in sky, otherwise in good condition.
"The Pah of Ngahuruhuru, which is situated about four miles from Otawhao, in the Waipa district, is inhabited by a portion of the Nga ti hinetu tribe; one of the principal fighting men is the warrior Hongi Hongi, or Nga Toki..."
From the original edition of "The New Zealanders Illustrated".
Date
C1847
Artist
George French Angas 1822-1886
Engraver
Weaver Hawkins
Image Size
290mm × 220mm
Condition
One mark lower right margin, otherwise in good condition.
1."Mode of fishing with nets on Lake Taupo; the fish are all small, are caught in a seine with very fine meshes, and a pole about twenty feet long, with tufts of grass fastened at the end, is employed to drive the fish into the net.
3.Wooden fish-hook.
5.Kupenga, or eel trap, formed of twigs, from Mokau.
9.Bark Bucket, and Calabashes for holding water."
NOTE: This plate is incorrectly numbered 57 on the upper right above the lithographic background tint. The number is correct on the accompanying letterpress description.
Ko Nga Waka Te Karaka, (or Clark) The Christian Chief of the Nga-ti-Waoroa Tribe, Waikato, and Wakauenuku, his Attendant Boy.
Description
"The progress of Christianity amongst the New Zealanders has been very rapid during the last few years, and its effects have wrought a great change in the habits and social condition of the people."....
"In the very heart of the interior of the North Island of New Zealand, is the lake of Roto-aire; and upon a promontory jutting into that lake, stands the Pah of Motupoi. The pricipal chief belonging to this remote and strongly fortified Pah,is Mungakahu.".....
To Ngaporutu, and his Wife, Rihe. At Wakatumutu. Ngawhea, of Te Mahoa. A Chief of the Ngatimaniapoto Tribe & Nga Miho Wife of Rangituataea
Description
"In a wild and secluded part of the district of Mokau, which extends from the West Coast towards Taupo, is situated the native village of Whakatumutumu, of which Nga Porutu is the chief."
"Nga-Whea is one of the numerous chiefs of that large division of the Waikato...."
Weapons & Implements of War. Warriors Preparing for a Fight.
Description
With original letterpress description.exampled as follows
"1.A richly carved adze,with a greenstone head,ornamented with dogs hair and kaka feathers.
5.6.7 E Hani.A staff of hard wood carried by the chiefs,used in both war and whilst speaking.
13.Sriking the war bell.
15.The war-hor or pah trumpet,seven feet long,and formed of wood;it is blown over the gateway of the pah for the same purpose as the war bell."
With original letterpress description.
"On the death of a chief, or any individual of rank amongst the New Zealanders,a great lamentation ensues,which is called a tangi.The women cut their arms and lacerate their breasts and faces in a dreadful manner...
This tangi frequently lasts several days,after which period the body is enclosed in a mausoleum of carved woodwork...
At the expiration of some months,or perhaps a year,the bones are raised,by the nearest relation of the deceased,and after being well scraped and cleaned are either deposited in an elevated box,or hid in a cavern known only to the Tohunga."
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Date
C1847
Artist
George French Angas 1822-1886
Engraver
J.W. Giles
Image Size
255mm × 365mm
Condition
Light foxing cluster in sky & centre bottom margin.
Rangihaeata's Pah, with the Island of Mana, and the Opposite Shores of Cook's Straits.
Description
"Soon after the massacre of Wairau,Rangihaeata erected the stonghold opposite Mana,which is represented;it is guarded by enormous wooden posts,sunk very deep into the ground,and firmly lashed together by means of flax rope...
The opposite shores of Cook's Staits are distinctly visible,with the rugged,and in many places, snow-capped mountains of the Middle Island,marking the direction of Queen Charlott's Sound."
"The Tongariro is the great centre of volcanic action in New Zealand;beyond it rises the lofty mountain of Ruapahu,and extending southwards, are other snowy ranges."....
Date
C1847
Artist
George French Angas 1822-1886
Engraver
J.W.Giles
Image Size
230mm × 320mm
Condition
Some light spotting in upper area, otherwise in good condition.
Volcano of Tongariro with Motupoi Pah, from Roto-Aire Lake
Description
"The mountain of Tongariro must be regarded as the centre of volcanic action in the Northern Island of New Zealand;it is situated in the very heart of the interior,amidst a cluster of snow clad peaks,elevating its vast truncated cone,like a huge cauldron,from which volumes of steam,and jets of scalding water and mud,are constantly hissing."...
Date
C1847
Artist
George French Angas 1822-1886
Engraver
J.W.Giles
Image Size
245mm × 335mm
Condition
Some faint spots in margin, otherwise in good condition.
"There is no country in the world so rich in ferns as New Zealand-the variety and elegance of their forms from the most minute species,to the giant tribe,is astonishing-some attain a height of forty feet,whilst others of exquisite beauty are extremely small.
Two examples of the tree-ferns are figured in the accompanying scene-the Cyathea medullaris,and the Cyathea dealbata;the pulp of the former,at certain seasons of the year,is used as food by the natives,and when boiled resembles apple sauce."...
Date
C1847
Artist
George French Angas 1822-1886
Engraver
J.W. Giles
Image Size
340mm × 250mm
Condition
One faint spot in right hand side margin, otherwise in good condition.
Tu Kaitote, the Pah of Te Whero Whero, on the Waikato, Taupiri Mountain in the Distance.
Description
"Tu Kaitote,on the banks of the Waikato river,is the principal abode of the celebrated Chief Te Werowero,who is the head of all the Waikato tribe.The scenery of the Waikato is here very picturesque;steep wooded hills descend towards the waters edge,and the high mountain of Taupiri rises abruptly in a pyramidal form,nearly opposite the Pah..."
