A wide selection of gifts and cards are available

 

Maori

The following titles are available from the Russell Museum

The Children of Rangi & Papa The Maori story of creation - paintings and poems by Pauline Kahurangi Yearbury.  First published 1976.
$65
1000 Years of Maori History - How and why Maori culture has persisted in the face of enormous odds against its survival.  Michael King. 
$25
Concise Maori Dictionary – An introductory dictionary. A.W.Reed.
$22
Traditional Maori Legends by Warren Pohatu.  The author retells 14 of the most popular Maori stories and myths.
$18

Teach yourself Maori – guide to the Maori language.
K.T. Harawira revised by Timoti Karetu
$22
Introducing Maori Culture – Maori history and culture. Don Stafford.
$17
Ta Moko – The art of Maori tattoo – its historical development, tribal variations, design principles and social significance. D.R.Simmons.
$40
Know your Maori Carving – Brief outline of basic woodcarving and the various design elements used by Maori. Glen Pownall.
$10
Maori Sayings and Proverbs – A treasure store of accumulated wisdom handed down by the ancestors to today’s generation. Murdoch Riley.
$15
Maori Legends of the Land - Stories of creation and exploration by Pita Graham. Illustrated with historic engravings by W.Dittmer.
$18
Say it in Maori – Maori phrase book including grammar, phrases, and proverbs and place names. Alan Armstrong.
$10
Haka – a living tradition by Wira Gardiner.  A story of the origins, use and importance of this special dance. 
$20
Te Marae – a guide to Customs and Protocol by Hiwi and Pat Tauroa.  A valuable introduction to Maori protocol for Pakeha.
$22
Maori Customs & Crafts – Alphabetically listed. Alan Armstrong.
$10
Know your Maori Weaving by Murdoch Riley.  Plaiting, weaving, tukutuku (wall panels) whakatauki (proverbs).
$10
Jade Treasures of the Maori by Murdoch Riley.  NZ jade / pounamu - varieties, Maori working methods, uses including heitiki and mere.
$10
Maori Moko or Tattoo by Pita Graham  The designs and techniques of traditional Maori tattoo recorded in drawings and paintings. 
$20
Nga Tau Rere – an anthology of ancient Maori poetry, chosen and translated by David Simmons.  Each tells a story and is a record of Maori history.
$30
Tales of the Maori Bush by James Cowan - 30 tales about traditional Maori customs and beliefs.  First published in the 1930s.
$30
Pacific - Icons from Te Papa - A selection of treasured items from Te Papa’s Pacific collection. 
$20
New Zealand Maori Travel Guide - Auckland / Northland compiled by Tai Tokerau Tourism for visitors to experience Maori places and people.  
$10
Taonga Puoro - singing treasures, the musical instruments of the Maori by Brian Flintoff includes a CD of Maori music.
$35
He Koha – 12 popular Maori songs with musical score for keyboard or guitar. Words in Maori & English.
$17
Haere Mai – booklet & cassette with instructions on how to perform action songs, haka & poi dances, stick & hand games.
$25

 

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