Notes

Rev. and updated ed
Table of contents: Food of the sea, lake and river

Food of the forest

Food of the land

The preparation and preservation of food

Containers

Storage and implements

Kitchens and earth ovens

Garments and garment making

The pa

Basic houses

Assembly houses

The pataka

Adzes

Pounamu and the drill

Weapons

Waka and waka travelling

Carving

Rafter, taniko and tukutuku design

Adorning the head

Ta moko

Personal ornamentation

Whariki, baskets and plaits

Waiata, and taonga puoro

Nga mahi a te rehia

The life cycle

Mothers and babies

Marriage customs

Death and burial

Summary:
'Complete encyclopaedic guide to the traditional customs and way of life of the Maori before the arrival of the Pakeha'--Cover flap
Previous ed.: 1966