Date1930Reference NumberPhoto 19-258DescriptionMāori actors all sitting and gathered around the wharenui (meeting house) during the filming of the Hei Tiki (1935) film in 1930. They are all wearing kākahu Māori (Māori clothing), consisting of piupiu (skirt), tātua (tāniko belt), and pari (bodice). 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. 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.CopyrightNo known copyrightAcknowledgementTauranga City Libraries AMS 227, Photo 19-258
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".