Whaowhia : Māori art and its artists / Gilbert Archey.
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Auckland :
Collins,
1977.
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction (Polynesian origins and history ; Maori wood-carving : its basic theme)
- Human figure sculpture (Free-standing ; Palisade gateway figures)
- The tribal assembly house (Building resources ; Exterior : meaning, structure and design ; Interior : key motifs and regional styles)
- Decorated foodstores : function, symbol and design
- War-canoe : decorated prow, wash-strake, sternpost
- Treasure caskets (Feather boxes, waka huia ; Range of designs)
- Mortuary chests
- Weapons
- Musical instruments
- Stone sculpture (Lapidary skill ; Personal ornaments)
- Rock surface art
- Moriori of the Chatham Islands
- Clothing
- Art periods : stone v. metal tools
- Art relationships
- Polynesian art origins and regions
- The climate for art.