Author: ARCHEY, G.,
Title: Handbook of Maori and Oceanic Ethnology. South Sea Folk. 2nd. edn.
Description: [Auckland], 1949. Small 8°, orig. pict. & lettered wraps., 71pp., ills. on 12 plates, 184 text-ills., short list of recommended books for further reading. Stapled. Auckland Museum Handbook of Oceanic Ethnologyseries. An interesting & excellent catalogue extensively describing folk-arts & crafts of the Maori & the Moriori: Canoes & Houses, wood carving, dress, games, pastimes & music, minor tools & implements, the fortified village, warfare, industrial arts and warfare, &c..&c..Good copy. Rare. (staples rusty, lightly dog-eared).

Keywords: art/amori/oceania