Date1930Reference NumberPhoto 19-257DescriptionMāori children and a man during the filming of the Hei Tiki (1935) film in 1930. They are all wearing Kākahu Māori (Māori clothing), consisting of piupiu (skirt) and tātua (tāniko belt). 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 DescriptionSingle frame of a section of nitrate film
Asset Location
RoomClimate controlled room - offsite
Usage
Kaitiakitanga StatementPlease use taonga Māori materials provided by Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries appropriately. Please ensure that you respect and are mindful of the creator/s, and the mana and dignity of personnel, iwi group/s, and environmental subjects within the material used.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply.CopyrightNo known copyrightAcknowledgementTauranga City Libraries AMS 227, Photo 19-257
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".