$30.39
- Paperback
72 pages
- Release Date
16 May 2016
Summary
Maori Weapons: A Comprehensive Guide to Traditional Arms
A complete inventory of traditional Maori weapons, compiled into one concise volume. This book gathers all available written information about these weapons, offering a comprehensive resource for enthusiasts and researchers alike.
Inside, you’ll find detailed cultural and technical information about the handmade weapons of the Maori, complemented by photographs and line drawings. From the iconic taiaha and mere to less…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780947506155 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0947506152 |
| Author: | Jeff Evans |
| Publisher: | Oratia Media |
| Imprint: | Oratia Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 72 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 16 May 2016 |
| Weight: | 194g |
| Dimensions: | 250mm x 185mm x 6mm |
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Critics Review
Here is a full inventory of traditional Maori weapons with all the available written information about traditional weapons collected into one concise volume. Maori Weapons provides complete cultural and technical information on the handmade weapons used by Maori, along with photos and line drawings.From the well-known taiaha and mere to the more obscure wahaika and maripi, this is a comprehensive guide that will serve a range of readers.” - Dr Hirini Melbourne
About The Author
Jeff Evans
Jeff Evans is a well-known writer and photographer who works for leading clients in New Zealand and overseas. An authority on Maori canoes, Jeff is also the author of Polynesian Navigation and the Discovery of New Zealand, Nga Waka o Nehera: The first voyaging canoes and Maori Weapons in Pre-European New Zealand, and editor of Elsdon Bests Notes on the Art of War. Jeff lives in Te Atatu, Auckland with his family.
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