Makereti, 1872-1930

The old-time Maori / Makereti ; with an introduction by Ngahuia Te Awekotuku. - ix, 352 pages, 14 pages of plates : illustrations, genealogical tables, plans, portraits ; 20 cm. - New Women's classics . - New Women's classics. .

"First comprehensive ethnographic account by a Maori scholar"--Introduction. Originally published 1938. Includes index.

Makereti -- Social organization and relationship terms -- Marriage -- Children -- Food -- Fire -- Houses -- Weapons. I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII.

Makareti, also known as Maggie Papakura finished writing this book shortly before her death in 1930. It was to be presented for a degree at Oxford University, being the first comprehensive ethnographic account of Maori life by a Maori scholar.

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Māori (New Zealand people)
Māori (New Zealand people)--Social life and customs.
Te Arawa (New Zealand people)
Māori (New Zealand people)--History
Tikanga
Mārenatanga
Kai
Tamariki
Ahi tapu
Rākau ā Tū
Whare

DU423 / .M27 1986

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