Taonga Tuku Iho:Illustrated Encyclopedia of Traditional Maori Life: Illustrated Encyclopedia of Traditional Maori Life
- Author: Reed, A.W.
- ISBN: 9781990003721
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This
revised edition of the classic A.W. Reed title remains true to the original
vision - to create a highly readable and accessible introduction to
the traditional life and customs of Maori.
The text is arranged alphabetically and includes:
. Entries covering agriculture, fishing, gardening, hunting, games, building, craft,
forest lore and ceremony - all the known elements of pre-European Maori
life
. Explanations for myths, legends and stories of the gods
. Colour photographs of preserved Maori artefacts
. Detailed line drawings revealing domestic objects and tools
. Line illustrations depicting typical scenes from Maori life
Buddy Mikaere of Ngati Pukenga and Ngati Ranginui descent is a well-respected
historian and has published widely in his specialist field of 19th century
race relations and on Maori history in general.