Taonga Māori books

Books about the history, artistry and cultural significance of te ao Māori

te ao Māori and taonga

taonga Māori.

Hei Taonga mā ngā Uri Whakatipu | Treasures for the Rising Generation: The Dominion Museum Ethnological Expeditions 1919–1923

Hei Taonga mā ngā Uri Whakatipu | Treasures for the Rising Generation: The Dominion Museum Ethnological Expeditions 1919–1923

A landmark book about four remarkable museum expeditions that contributed to a recovery of Māori society
Te Hei Tiki: An Enduring Treasure in a Cultural Continuum

Te Hei Tiki: An Enduring Treasure in a Cultural Continuum

An expert guide to the history and role of hei tiki
Whatu Kākahu | Māori Cloaks (Second Edition)

Whatu Kākahu | Māori Cloaks (Second Edition)

A celebration of the science and art of Māori weaving, focused on the largest collection of Māori cloaks in the world.
Ko Rongowhakaata: The Story of Light and Shadow

Ko Rongowhakaata: The Story of Light and Shadow

Showcasing more than 60 Rongowhakaata taonga, and through the English and te reo Māori text focuses on key threads including innovation and kaitiekitanga (sustainable processes).
Museums and Māori: Heritage Professionals, Indigenous Collections, Current Practice

Museums and Māori: Heritage Professionals, Indigenous Collections, Current Practice

This ground-breaking book explores the revolution that’s transformed New Zealand museums in recent decades, and is influencing how museums worldwide care for indigenous objects.