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Phillipps, W. J. 1893-1967.

Maori life and custom / by W.J. Phillipps. - Wellington [N.Z.] : A.H. & A.W. Reed, 1966 - 180 pages : illustrations, map ; 26 cm

Includes index. Errata slip mounted on.

Discovery of New Zealand -- The Maori language / J.M. McEwan -- Food of the sea, lake and river -- Food of the forest -- Food of the land -- The preparation and preservation of food -- Kitchens and earth ovens -- Garments and garment making -- The hill fort or pa -- Primitive houses -- Assembly houses -- Food store : pataka or whata -- Adzes -- Greenstone and the drill -- Maori weapons -- Canoes and canoe travelling -- Maori carving -- Rafter, taniko and tukutuku design -- Adorning the head -- Tattoo -- Maori ornamentation -- Mats, baskets and plaits -- Songs and musical instruments -- Toys and pastimes -- Maori mothers and their babies -- Marriage customs -- Death and burial.

ISBN: 0589002074 9780589002077

Standard No.: D00627825X

LCCN: 67003574

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Maori (New Zealand people)--Social life and customs.
Art, Maori.
Mahi toi
Mahi ā Rēhia
Maori--Food.--Food.
Greenstone--New Zealand.
Kōrero nehe.

LC Class. No.: DU423 / .P5

Dewey Class. No.: 390.008999442