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Making New Zealand vol 01 no 02: The Maori
In 'The New Zealanders Illustated' G. F. Angas gave the the English-speaking world much interesting information about the Maori. Published in 1847, his book contained numerous colour plates from his own sketches. The collection of 'Decorations,' for instance, shows ear ornaments and ear pendants, neck ornaments (hei tiki), the tail feather and head of the prized huia bird, wooden combs, tattooing instruments, and examples of designs on the bottom borders of flax garments. The little boy ornamen…
In 'The New Zealanders Illustated' G. F. Angas gave the the English-speaking world much interesting information about the Maori. Published in 1847, his book contained numerous colour plates from his own sketches. The collection of 'Decorations,' for instance, shows ear ornaments and ear pendants, neck ornaments (hei tiki), the tail feather and head of the prized huia bird, wooden combs, tattooing instruments, and examples of designs on the bottom borders of flax garments. The little boy ornaments the pictures only.