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Dougal Austin (Kāti Māmoe, Kāi Tahu, Waitaha) is Senior Curator Matauranga Maori at Te Papa Tongarewa.
He has a particular research interest in the origins, development, cultural use, and significance of hei tiki. His work has included a tour of the Kura Pounamu exhibition throughout Aotearoa New Zealand and China.
Dougal Austin, 2014. Photograph by Norm Heke. Te Papa
Of all Māori personal adornments, the human figure pendants known as hei tiki are the most famous, highly prized and culturally iconic. This book celebrates the long history of hei tiki and the enduring cultural potency of these taonga.
Dougal Austin, editor of Te Hei Tiki discusses his work with Te Papa Press.
