Te toi whakairo – The art of carving
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Te toi whakairo – The art of carving – By Hirini Moko Mead
Te Toi Whakairo is an essential guide to Māori wood carving by distinguished carver and academic Sir Sidney (Hirini) Moko Mead. The book presents all the elements of carving in different regions of New Zealand, with practical advice on techniques and styles, and is abundantly illustrated with photos, diagrams, instructions, whakapapa and maps.
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About the Author:
Hirini Moko Mead (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Manawa and Tūhourangi) is a prominent Māori writer and commentator. Author of over 70 books, papers and articles, he was Foundation Professor of Māori studies at Victoria University of Wellington and was closely involved in establishing Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiārangi in Whakatane.
A scholar of rare expertise of Māori language, culture and history. Hirini was made a distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2007 for his service to Māori and to Education. This was upgraded to a knighthood in 2009.
All books available at Poi Princess by Hirini include:
Te toi whakairo: The art of Māori carving
Te whatu tāniko – Tāniko weaving: Technique and tradition
Tikanga Māori: Living by Māori values (Revised edition)
Tāwhaki: The deeds of a demigod also available in te reo Māori Kō Tāwhaki-nui-a-hema: Āna mahi whakahirahira
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