Polynesians Collection (page 7)

New Zealand, 1890s: The College (b/w photo)
8662657 New Zealand, 1890s: The College (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The College)

New Zealand: The Return of the War Canoe (colour litho)
8662757 New Zealand: The Return of the War Canoe (colour litho) by Wright, Walter (1866-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of the War Canoe)

New Zealand, 1890s: The Rees Valley (b/w photo)
8662648 New Zealand, 1890s: The Rees Valley (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rees Valley)

New Zealand: Waihi Bay, Whangaroa Harbour (colour litho)
8662755 New Zealand: Waihi Bay, Whangaroa Harbour (colour litho) by Wright, Frank H (1860-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waihi Bay, Whangaroa Harbour)

New Zealand: North Fiord, Lake Te-Anau (colour litho)
8662753 New Zealand: North Fiord, Lake Te-Anau (colour litho) by Wright, Frank H (1860-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: North Fiord, Lake Te-Anau)

New Zealand: At the Head of Lake Wakatipu (colour litho)
8662752 New Zealand: At the Head of Lake Wakatipu (colour litho) by Wright, Frank H (1860-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Head of Lake Wakatipu)

New Zealand, 1890s: Christchurch looking South (b/w photo)
8662634 New Zealand, 1890s: Christchurch looking South (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christchurch looking South)

New Zealand: A Maori Village (colour litho)
8662747 New Zealand: A Maori Village (colour litho) by Wright, Frank H (1860-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Maori Village)

New Zealand, 1890s: Port Levy (b/w photo)
8662630 New Zealand, 1890s: Port Levy (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port Levy)

New Zealand, 1890s: Municipal Buildings (b/w photo)
8662623 New Zealand, 1890s: Municipal Buildings (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Municipal Buildings)

New Zealand, 1890s: Maori Curios (b/w photo)
8662730 New Zealand, 1890s: Maori Curios (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maori Curios)

New Zealand, 1890s: New Plymouth (b/w photo)
8662608 New Zealand, 1890s: New Plymouth (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Plymouth)

New Zealand, 1890s: A Colonial Riding Party (b/w photo)
8662605 New Zealand, 1890s: A Colonial Riding Party (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Colonial Riding Party)

New Zealand, 1890s: Hokianga (b/w photo)
8662726 New Zealand, 1890s: Hokianga (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hokianga)

New Zealand, 1890s: Dee Street (b/w photo)
8662724 New Zealand, 1890s: Dee Street (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dee Street)

New Zealand, 1890s: Government House (b/w photo)
8662723 New Zealand, 1890s: Government House (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Government House)

New Zealand, 1890s: St Mary's Catholic Cathedral (b/w photo)
8662703 New Zealand, 1890s: St Mary's Catholic Cathedral (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Mary's Catholic Cathedral)

Hawai (engraving)
8638353 Hawai (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hawai. Illustration for Dictionnaire Universel Illustre De La Geographie et Des Voyages edited by C)

New Zealand, 1890s: Station Hands and Whare (b/w photo)
8662494 New Zealand, 1890s: Station Hands and Whare (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Station Hands and Whare)

New Zealand, 1890s: Loading Wool (b/w photo)
8662518 New Zealand, 1890s: Loading Wool (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loading Wool)

New Zealand, 1890s: Glens of Tekoa (b/w photo)
8662481 New Zealand, 1890s: Glens of Tekoa (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glens of Tekoa)

New Zealand, 1890s: The Fire Brigades of New Zealand (b/w photo)
8662479 New Zealand, 1890s: The Fire Brigades of New Zealand (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fire Brigades of New Zealand)

New Zealand, 1890s: M'Gregor's Leap (b/w photo)
8662478 New Zealand, 1890s: M'Gregor's Leap (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M'Gregor's Leap)

New Zealand, 1890s: Roadway, Shotover Gorge (b/w photo)
8662467 New Zealand, 1890s: Roadway, Shotover Gorge (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roadway, Shotover Gorge)

New Zealand, 1890s: An Up-Country Sheep Sale (b/w photo)
8662464 New Zealand, 1890s: An Up-Country Sheep Sale (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Up-Country Sheep Sale)

New Zealand, 1890s: Custom House Quay (b/w photo)
8662462 New Zealand, 1890s: Custom House Quay (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Custom House Quay)

New Zealand, 1890s: Seal Rock (b/w photo)
8662460 New Zealand, 1890s: Seal Rock (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seal Rock)

New Zealand, 1890s: Large Flock of Sheep (b/w photo)
8662448 New Zealand, 1890s: Large Flock of Sheep (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Large Flock of Sheep)

New Zealand, 1890s: Carting Wool (b/w photo)
8662446 New Zealand, 1890s: Carting Wool (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carting Wool)

New Zealand, 1890s: Agricultural College, Lincoln (b/w photo)
8662445 New Zealand, 1890s: Agricultural College, Lincoln (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agriculturall College, Lincoln)

New Zealand, 1890s: Descent in Soft Snow (b/w photo)
8662443 New Zealand, 1890s: Descent in Soft Snow (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descent in Soft Snow)

New Zealand, 1890s: Lake Forsyth (b/w photo)
8662440 New Zealand, 1890s: Lake Forsyth (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lake Forsyth)

New Zealand, 1890s: Maori Curios (b/w photo)
8662436 New Zealand, 1890s: Maori Curios (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maori Curios)

New Zealand, 1890s: Harrison Cove, Milford (b/w photo)
8662434 New Zealand, 1890s: Harrison Cove, Milford (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrison Cove, Milford)

New Zealand, 1890s: Maori God, Tiki (b/w photo)
8662431 New Zealand, 1890s: Maori God, Tiki (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maori God, Tiki)

New Zealand, 1890s: Waiau Gorge, the Cutting (b/w photo)
8662428 New Zealand, 1890s: Waiau Gorge, the Cutting (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiau Gorge, the Cutting)

New Zealand, 1890s: Pink Terrace (b/w photo)
8662424 New Zealand, 1890s: Pink Terrace (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pink Terrace)

New Zealand, 1890s: Poverty Bay (b/w photo)
8662420 New Zealand, 1890s: Poverty Bay (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poverty Bay)

New Zealand, 1890s: Napier (b/w photo)
8662374 New Zealand, 1890s: Napier (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napier)

New Zealand, 1890s: Jackson's (b/w photo)
8662368 New Zealand, 1890s: Jackson's (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jackson's)

New Zealand, 1890s: The "Skippers, " Wakatipu (b/w photo)
8662363 New Zealand, 1890s: The "Skippers, " Wakatipu (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Skippers, " Wakatipu)

Girls of Many Lands: Hawaii (colour litho)
8659758 Girls of Many Lands: Hawaii (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hawaii)

New Zealand, 1890s: Garrison Hall (b/w photo)
8662600 New Zealand, 1890s: Garrison Hall (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garrison Hall)

New Zealand, 1890s: The Hospital (b/w photo)
8662595 New Zealand, 1890s: The Hospital (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hospital)

New Zealand, 1890s: Lake Wakatipu (b/w photo)
8662594 New Zealand, 1890s: Lake Wakatipu (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lake Wakatipu)

New Zealand, 1890s: The Kiwi (b/w photo)
8662578 New Zealand, 1890s: The Kiwi (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kiwi)

New Zealand, 1890s: Black Pine Forest (b/w photo)
8662567 New Zealand, 1890s: Black Pine Forest (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black Pine Forest)

New Zealand, 1890s: The Homestead (b/w photo)
8662556 New Zealand, 1890s: The Homestead (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Homestead)

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Polynesians, the indigenous people of the Pacific islands, have a rich cultural heritage that is beautifully depicted in various forms of art. The cloak worn by Hawaiian chiefs symbolizes their elevated status and serves as a reminder of their ancestral lineage. In "Two Tahitian Women and a Marquesan Earplug, " an artwork from 1891-93, we catch a glimpse of the intricate details captured through pen, brown ink, and graphite on parchment. "Parau Hina Tefatou (Words between Goddess of the Moon and God of the Earth)" transports us to another time with its washes, pen, ink, and chalk on paper. This piece from 1893-94 showcases Polynesian mythology intertwined with artistic expression. "A Fisherman Drinking Beside His Canoe, " created in 1894 using woodblock print techniques along with watercolor and gouache on paper captures everyday life in Polynesia. It portrays not just scenes but also emotions evoked by these moments. The woodcut series "Le Sourire" produced between 1899-1900 offers glimpses into Polynesian culture through vibrant imagery. Gauguin's caricature alongside Governor Gallet adds an element of humor while highlighting societal dynamics during that era. Amongst these prints lies an ear ornament or amulet made from bowenite dating back to the 19th century. This delicate piece represents both adornment and protection for its wearer—a testament to Polynesians' deep connection with nature. These artworks provide us with windows into the world of Polynesians—showcasing their customs, beliefs, daily life experiences—and remind us of their enduring legacy throughout history.