The New Zealanders Illustated
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.jpg "In 'The New Zealanders Illustated' G. F. Angas gave the the English-speaking world much interesting information about the Maori. Published in 1847, his book contained numerous colour plates from his own sketches. The collection of 'Decorations,' for instance, shows ear ornaments and ear pendants, neck ornaments (hei tiki), the tail feather and head of the prized huia bird, wooden combs, tattooing instruments, and examples of designs on the bottom borders of flax garments. The little boy ornamen…")
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Other Collections
The following collections may have holdings relevant to "The New Zealanders Illustated":
- Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, which has entries for many prominent New Zealanders.
- Archives New Zealand, which has collections of maps, plans and posters; immigration passenger lists; and probate records.
- National Library of New Zealand, which has extensive collections of published material.
- Auckland War Memorial Museum, which has extensive holdings on the Auckland region and New Zealand military history.
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, which has strong holdings in Tāonga Māori, biological holotypes and New Zealand art.
- nzhistory.net.nz, from the History Group of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.