Hei Tiki Film - Ben Biddle holding a taiaha 1930

Date1930Reference NumberPhoto 19-198-aDescriptionA Māori male standing in front of a whare (house) while holding a taiaha (personified spear). Image taken during the filming of the Hei Tiki film (1935) in 1930. Photographer unknown. It is possible that the photographer could have been Ted Coubrey or Henry Hopecross (both the cameramen for the Hei Tiki 1935 film). Image donated to the Tauranga City libraries by Tim Dalton (antique dealer) from the Margaret Goulding Estate. Image is in public domain. The Hei Tiki Film positives are part of AMS 227. FormatPositivePhysical DescriptionQuadruple frame of a section of nitrate film

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RoomClimate controlled room - offsite

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Kaitiakitanga StatementPlease use taonga Māori materials provided by Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries appropriately. This includes being respectful and mindful of the creator/s, as well as the mana and dignity of people, iwi and hapū group/s, and the environmental subjects depicted in the material.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply. Last edited by: Matanga Taonga Tuku Iho Maori

Last edited by: Matanga Taonga Tuku Iho Maori

CopyrightNo known copyrightAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries AMS 227, Photo 19-198-a

Relates To

Part of Photograph CollectionHei Tiki (1935) film stills (AMS 227)

Conservation

Production NotesAMS 227 (box 381), within an envelope dated 8 April 1981, handwritten on reverse "Henrey Hopecross", with a Taupo address. Also "Cameramen George & Grant (Auck..)" and "Juli Streetcher (?)" and "Jeff Steven".

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Hei Tiki Film - Ben Biddle holding a taiaha 1930

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