Whakairo : Maori tribal art / D.R. Simmons.
"This book is the first to analyze Native New Zealand carving styles by tribal area. Illustrated throughout with drawings and photographs of the best examples of this fascinating art form, the book discusses the mythological context and symbolism in Maori art and descrives in detail thecarving...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Auckland ; New York :
Oxford University Press,
1985.
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| Summary: | "This book is the first to analyze Native New Zealand carving styles by tribal area. Illustrated throughout with drawings and photographs of the best examples of this fascinating art form, the book discusses the mythological context and symbolism in Maori art and descrives in detail thecarving styles distinctive to each tribe."--Publisher description. |
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| Physical Description: | 188 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-184) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0195581199 9780195581195 |