Maori Carving Illustrated

Download or read book Maori Carving Illustrated written by William John Phillipps and published by Raupo. This book was released on 1997 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maori carving is the writing of a people who never needed a written language. All the national conceptions of ancestor respect and allegiance, man's struggle to choose between good and evil, love of children, pride, suffering and defiance are there to be read by the initiated. Maori Carving Illustrated is an essential source of information about the development and features of Maori wood carving. It has been reprinted 12 times since its publication in 1955 and in the current edition has been revised and updated by David Simmons. With reference to numerous photos, W.J. Phillips discusses topics including • •the influence of tapu •basic shapes and patterns like the manaia, three-fingered hand and spiral •carving on weapons and tools •wakahuia, carved houses and canoes •Arawa and East Coast carving A Final chapter considers the continuity of carving in the modern world. The old experts have trodden the well=beaten patch to the setting sun; but a younger generation takes up their work with new hope and new inspiration.