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Tikanga Māori
'Relationships between and among people need to be managed and guarded by some rules'. Professor Hirini Moko Mead's comprehensive survey of tikanga Maori (Maori custom) is the most substantial of its kind every published. Ranging over topics from the everyday to the esoteric, it provides a breadth of perspectives and authoritative commentary on the principles and practice of tikanga Maori past and present.
Tikanga Maori (Revised Edition)
Tikanga Maori is the authoritative and accessible introduction to understanding the correct Maori ways of doing things as they were done in the past, as they are done in the present - and as they may yet be.In this revised edition, Hirini Mead has added an extensive new chapter on mana whenua, mana moana, Maori authority over land and ocean, and the different interpretations and applications of mana whenua and mana moana historically and today.Hirini Mead has also updated the section on tangihanga to include contemporary issues about cremation choices and what happens to the deceased in Maori/non-Maori partnerships where there are disputes about following tangi tikanga or Pakeha traditions.The remainder of the book explores how tikanga Maori may influence contemporary life and society, and Hirini Mead proposes guidelines to help us test appropriate responses to challenges that may yet be laid down.
Art of Maori Carving
Maori woodcarving is enjoying popularity unparalleled in modern times. Since the groundbreaking Te Maori exhibition toured America and New Zealand, thousands of people have come to appreciate Maori woodcarving, with some 'having a go' at carving in wood themselves. Hirini Moko Mead, formerly Professor of Maori at Victoria University of Wellington and himself an accomplished carver, has written this book about what is surely New Zealand's most original and most representative art form. He details the tools and timbers, the styles, patterns and techniques in a clear and proven manner for the amateur carver. He examines the historical and cultural tradition of carving, its origins and development, tribal variations and interpretations. He also explores the survival and vitality of the art, not only in the context of pre-European society, but also against the background of a resurgent Maori consciousness in modern New Zealand.
Nga Pepeha a Nga Tipuna
Collection of Maori proverbs with translations and explanations.
Te One Matua
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Te Whatu Taniko
Tāniko represents a high point in Māori weaving, yet is a point that anyone with time and application can reach. That is the message of Sir Hirini Moko Meads accessible, inspiring work, which has been in print in various forms since 1958. This redesigned and updated edition takes the reader from the history and theory of tāniko into the practice, with numerous patterns and instructions for weaving at home or in class.
Te Toi Whakairo
Wood carving is one of the supreme expressions of New Zealand identity. Beginning with carving's mythical origins, Te Toi Whakairo explores the evolution of styles and techniques through the four main artistic periods to the present day, and provides detailed explanations of carving styles in different parts of the country, using examples from meeting houses and leading artists. Later chapters delve into the main structures, forms and motifs, and the role of the woodcarver, and explore the status of the art in contemporary New Zealand. Practical guidance is given for use of materials, tools, techniques, surface and background decoration, the human figure, and carving poupou.
Tawhaki Nui a Hema
In Māori legend, the deeds and achievements of Tāwhaki are as awesome as those of the more famous Māui. Like Māui, Tāwhaki was a demigod whose accomplishments exceeded those of mere mortals. He came back to life, having apparently been killed by his brothers; he miraculously restored his grandmother's sight; and most famously of all he succeeded against the odds in ascending to the heavens in search of his wife Tangotango."--Back cover.
Nga Moteatea
A collection of annotated waiata made by distinguished Maori leader and scholar Apirana Ngata. It also include CDs of waiata drawn from the Archive of Maori and Pacific Music at The University of Auckland. It is suitable for those studying Maori culture and volumes for various New Zealand libraries.
