Whaowhia : Māori art and its artists /
Gilbert Archey.
- 136 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 30 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 128-129) and index.
Introduction (Polynesian origins and history ; Maori wood-carving : its basic theme) -- Human figure sculpture (Free-standing ; Palisade gateway figures) -- The tribal assembly house (Building resources ; Exterior : meaning, structure and design ; Interior : key motifs and regional styles) -- Decorated foodstores : function, symbol and design -- War-canoe : decorated prow, wash-strake, sternpost -- Treasure caskets (Feather boxes, waka huia ; Range of designs) -- Mortuary chests -- Weapons -- Musical instruments -- Stone sculpture (Lapidary skill ; Personal ornaments) -- Rock surface art -- Moriori of the Chatham Islands -- Clothing -- Art periods : stone v. metal tools -- Art relationships -- Polynesian art origins and regions -- The climate for art.