Collection SummaryMātangireia is currently kaitiaki for the taonga of Dr. Pei te Hurinui Jones. Dr. Jones, a Ngāti Maniapoto leader, interpreter, scholar and genealogist, was a prominent figure in the revival and retention of the Māori language, and of Māori cultural knowledge and heritage in the 20th century.Description
Taonga of Dr Jones and his son Brian Hauāuru Jones were placed in the care the University Library, these include:
4 Huia feathers
Tawhiao pounamu ear pendants
Pounamu heart pendants
Te heuheu ear pendant
Mahuta Gold fob watch
Kapeu
Te Rauparaha pounamu ear pendant
Te Wherowhero ear pendant
Pounamu Tiki
Pei te Hurinui Jones OBE Medal
Watch
Kiingitanga Coronation Medal
Whale Bone Kotiate
Whale bone
Kete
Stone club
Taiaha
Kahu huruhuru
Pinepine
Karure
Korowai
Kākahu
These items are housed in He Mahi Māreikura. To access this room please complete this form which also outlines terms of access.
Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our taonga and resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted or referred to within. CopyrightThe whanau of Dr. Pei Te Hurinui JonesAccess ConditionsTo ensure the safety and integrity of the taonga we kaitiaki, taonga housed in He Mahi Māreikura have closely monitored access. Please complete the form via the link in the description above, email us at library@waikato.ac.nz, or come into the library and talk with our friendly staff. We appreciate 24 hours notice.
