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Tane-nui-a-Rangi : opened 20 February 1988 / University of Auckland. - 32 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 25 cm

In English with Maori.

Includes bibliographical references (page 32).

The symbolism of the meeting house -- The plan (Kaupapa) -- Te tahuhu (ridgepole) -- Te Poutuarongo -- The poutokomanawa -- The pou te wharaua -- Epa ;Koruru -- Maihi -- Amo -- Paepae -- Pare -- Whakawae -- Matapihi-- Korupe-- The Poupou-- Whakairo -- Tukutuku Stitching-- Patterns and designs-- Kiekie (Freycinetia banksii)-- Tukutuku on the right wall-- Tukutuku on the left wall -- Kowhaiwhai (rafter paintings) -- Decorative planning of Tane-nui-a-Rangi House.

Describes the Maori Tane-nui-a-Rangi meeting house at the University of Auckland. The symbolism and meanings of the elements used in the architecture, carvings, and other adormnets are explained and discussed.

ISBN: 090868908X 9780908689088

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Tane-nui-a-Rangi (Meeting house)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Art, Māori
Wood-carving, Māori
Marae.
Architecture, Māori
Marae--New Zealand
Decoration and ornament, Māori
Mahi toi
Tā
Hoahoanga whare
Whakairo
Marae.
Pūrākau.
Tūpuna
Whakapapa
Whare whakairo
Tukutuku

Dewey Class. No.: 725.80420993111