Music Books/Songbooks: Games and Pastimes of the Maori., Auckland in Auckland, Auckland for sale

(An account of various exercises, games,and pastimes of the natives of New Zealand, as practised in former times; including some information concerning their vocal and instrumental music.) A VERY NICE COPY. 8vo. 334pp. B/w photographs, illustrations. An excellent copy with light marks and edge wear to pictorial card covers; interior as new and unread. Dominion Museum Bulletin Number 8. (Reprinted without textual alteration from 1974 edition published by A. R. Shearer, Government Printer, Wellington, NZ). [A classic study of traditional Maori culture, social customs and beliefs. Includes bibliographical references and index.]
Author
Best. Elsdon.
Title
Games and Pastimes of the Maori.
Publisher name
Te Papa Press, Wellington, NZ
Shipping time
3 - 7 days
Publication year
2005
Binding type
Soft cover
Listing condition
Used
Vendor name
Lost for Words: Books&Ephemera
Vendor rating
Key words
Maori History, Elsdon Best, Pre-euroapean Social Life, Material Culture Ethnography, Pastimes, Games, Music, Singing, Recreation, Life And Customs Of The Maori, Ethnology, Board Ethnological Research.]
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