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15. Epiha Aokokiri.—Taiaha, Plain Wooden Spear. 16. Mete Kingi.—Taiha, "Wooden Spear, ornamented with feathers. 17. Mete Kingi. —Tewatewa, "Wooden Battle-axe, with feathers. 18. Poutini. —Tewatewa, "Wooden Battle-axe. 19. Eewi Eaupo.—Taiaha, "Wooden Spear. 20. Te Beniana. —Taiaha, "Wooden Spear. 21. Paora Kakuatua, of Eauaua. —Taiaha Kura Ornamented "Wooden Spear. 22. Kiritakama. —Taiaha, Plain Wooden Spear. 23. Taiawhero. —Taiaha, Plain Wooden Spear. 24. Tamihana te Aewa.—Taiaha Wooden Spear. 25. Peina. —Tewatewa, Battle-axe. 26. Paora Patapu. —Taiaha, Spear. 27. Paoru Patapu.—A Long Spear, taken as spoils of war at a battle in the Taupo country in 1869, lately the property of Te Heuheu. 28. Major Keepa. —A Pouwhenua, Ancient Spear, much prized, called " Aketaurangai." This was used by the Wanganui chief Amaraina in killing the great Ngapuki chief Tauhare, in 1830, on the Wanganui Biver, when the Ngapuki invaded that part of the island. 29. Te Mawae. —Tewatewa, a Wooden Battle-axe. 30. Hoani Maramara. —Korowai Flax (Phormium) Mat. 31. Hoani Maramara.—Flax Mourning Cap and Shark's Tooth, ear ornament. 32. Uranga Kanihare. —Motumotu Ornamented Flax Mat, much prized by Maories. 33. Eiwi Eeuwata, chief and assessor. —Kakaku Kuru Flax Mat, ornamented with the red feathers of the kaka, or mountain parrot; much prized. 34. Menehira.—-Parawai Flax Mat, with rich border. 35. Eeneti Tapa. —Flax Mat, interwoven with feathers of the native wood pigeon, called waitahuparai; intended as a gift to the President of the United States. 36. Hori te Eoka.—Ngare, Flax Mat. 37. Major Keepa. —Dyed Flax Cap. 38. Captain Wirihana Puna.—Kakahu Kura, Ornamented Flax and Feather Mat; intended as a gift to the President of the United States. 39. Captain Mei Hunia. —Parawai, Ornamented Mat. 40. Pehira Turei (Queen's pensioner.)—Toi Mat, made from toi plant, found at foot of Tongariro, or the burning mountain. 41. Pehira Turei. —Dyed Flax Mourning Cap. 42. Pehira Turei. —Maori Adze, called an aronui; two Ancient Fish Hooks, tipped with human bone; Wooden Flute, called a koauan, used for warbling love ditties. 43. Aperahama Tahunairangi.—Carved Image, from front of ancient Maori house, called :i Tatnahaki," descended from ancestors ten generations back. 44. Aperahama Tahuniarangi.—Carved Pipe, made of rata, called " Takirau," and Specimen of Dyed Max. 45. Hakaria. —Hei Tiki, Ancient Greenstone Neck Ornament. 46. Pehuinana, —Carved Calabash Top, called " toka taha." 47. Hami —Two Carved Wooden Implements, used in planting kumaras (sweet potato), called " ko kumara." 48. Te Hira.—Specimens of Flax, plain and dyed black. 49. Karaitiana. —Hatchet, with carved handle (patiti). 50. Poari Wharehuia. —Hei Tiki, Greenstone Neck Ornament. 51. Hiri te Eoha.—Ancient Paddle for steering a canoe. 52. Hiri te Eoha.—Shark's Tooth Ear-Ornament and a Fish Hook (made of pawa shell), used as a bait to catch the fish called " kahawi." 53. Te Hira. —Skin of the Huia (heleralocha gouldi), a Chief's Head Ornament. 54. Pikikotuku. —Pounamu Ear Ornament. 55. Hine Maaka.—Native Comb, called a Karau. 56. Hine Maaka. —Greenstone Ear Pendant. 57. John Mark.—Two Whales' Teeth Garment Fasteners and a Greenstone Ear Ornament. 58. Major Keepa.—Greenstone Adze, called an Aronui, very ancient. 59. Major Keepa. —Skin of the Huia (Heteralocha Gouldi), Head Ornament of a Chief. 60. Eev. E. K. Turner, Wanganui.—Hat made of Kiekie (Freycinetia banksii), manufactured by Hori Mutumutu ; Flax, for the waist. 61. E. W. Noon, E.M., Wanganui.—Ancient Stone Axe, of ten generations back. 62. Hori Kingi Mawae. —Paddle, with carved tops. 63. Te Mawae.—Stone Hatchet often generations back. 64. Eeupea Tauria.—Paddle. 65. Eeupea Tauria. —Maori Image, with Head Dress and Ear Ornament of toroa feathers, called " Eakei kuroa." 66. Hereatara.- —Whakakai, Greenstone Ear Ornament. 67. Turahui. —Pigeon Feather Mat, Eheruhern, with Greenstone Ear Pendant attached. 68. Taranaki Committee.—Hei Tiki, Greenstone Image, worn round the neck; two ancient AxeHeads of Stone. 69. Taranaki Committee. —Taiaka, ornamented with kaka (parrot) feathers. 13.—H. 23.