
Te Ata o Tū The Shadow of Tūmatauenga: The New Zealand Wars Collections of Te Papa
Accessible, important guide to the taonga relating to the New Zealand wars held by Te Papa.
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Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Books about the history, artistry and cultural significance of te ao Māori and taonga Māori.
Accessible, important guide to the taonga relating to the New Zealand wars held by Te Papa.
The magnificent plant world of Aotearoa New Zealand in art and object.
A celebration of the revival and mana of Māori ceramic art.
A landmark book about four remarkable museum expeditions that contributed to a recovery of Māori society
Join Māui as he shares stories for tamariki based on taonga from the Te Papa collection
A landmark publication that takes another look at craft and its broader cultural role.
Of all Māori personal adornments, the human figure pendants known as hei tiki are the most famous, highly prized and culturally iconic. This book celebrates the long history of hei tiki and the enduring cultural potency of these taonga.
An illustrated history of protest and activism in Aotearoa New Zealand.
A celebration of the science and art of Māori weaving, focused on the largest collection of Māori cloaks in the world.
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.
Discover popular, award-winning books about New Zealand’s art, culture, and natural world.
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