The Lindauer Maori portraits are an impressive collection of oil paintings of tupuna from the 19th century. They are held at the Auckland Art Gallery which is currently under re-development. The Auckland Art Gallery recently launched the digital version 63 portraits from the Partridge Collection and an accompanying Lindauer Visitor's Books from the period.
Nothing will ever take the place of seeing these tupuna portraits kanohi ki te kanohi, face to face which is an awesome, awe inspiring experience. However, if you can't get into the Auckland CBD to physically view the portraits then visit them online.
Hokianga chief Tamati Waka Nene is one of the portraits exhibited online, there are also other treasures such as photographs of the tupuna, manuscripts and information provided by descendants and other institutions providing a more holistic approach to the subject, the tupuna.
The Auckland Art Gallery has set a benchmark of quality and excellence for other heritage storehouses to follow, regarding the respect and care institutions give to taonga Maori physically and in the digital realm. Miharo pai, Auckland Art Gallery, miharo pai!
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