Te Toi whakairo: The art of Maori carving

Object detail

Accession number

PUB-2017-82.10

Maker

Hirini Moko Mead

Description

Wood carving is one of the supreme expressions of New Zealand identity. Beginning with carving's mythical origins, Te Toi Whakairo explores the evolution of styles and techniques through the four main artistic periods to the present day, and provides detailed explanations of carving styles in different parts of the country, using examples from meeting houses and leading artists. Later chapters delve into the main structures, forms and motifs, and the role of the woodcarver, and explore the status of the art in contemporary New Zealand. Practical guidance is given for use of materials, tools, techniques, surface and background decoration, the human figure, and carving poupou.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Paper

Physical description

viii, 268 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 24 cm

ISBN/ISSN

9780947506377
0947506373

Other title

Art of Maori carving

Credit line

Hirini Moko Mead. 1986
2017. Te Toi whakairo: The art of Maori carving, PUB-2017-82.10. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Book Communication Artefacts Documentary Artefacts Other Documents

Production place

Oratia Waitakare City Auckland District Auckland New Zealand

Subject: all levels

Maori (New Zealand people) History Material Culture Rites and ceremonies Social life and customs

Collection type

Published Titles Walsh Memorial Library

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