The Decorative Arts of the New Zealand Maori


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Comprehensive presentation of the six traditional Maori arts - tattoo, rafter painting, weaving, plaiting of baskets and mats, lattice-work panels and carving.
















Primitive Art of the New Zealand Maori


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The Maori and their art - The Maori as an artist - The imaginative Maori - Styles of dress - War and recreation - Ancestor reverence - Domestic art forms - Art outdoors.







Te Maori


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Rautahi: The Maoris of New Zealand


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A comprehensive study of the Maori in New Zealand, this book covers Maori history and culture, language and art and includes chapters on the following: · Basic concepts in Maori culture · Land · Kinship · Education · Association · Leadership & social control · The Marae · Hui · Maori and Pakeha · Maori spelling and pronunciation There is an extensive glossary, bibliography and index. First published in 1967. This edition reprints the revised edition of 1976.