Tahuhu Korero
The Sayings of Taitokerau
Nonfiction, History, Australia & Oceania, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies
| Author: | Merata Kawharu, Krzysztof Pfeiffer | ISBN: | 9781775581628 |
| Publisher: | Auckland University Press | Publication: | April 1, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Auckland University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Merata Kawharu, Krzysztof Pfeiffer |
| ISBN: | 9781775581628 |
| Publisher: | Auckland University Press |
| Publication: | April 1, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Auckland University Press |
| Language: | English |
Compiling a rich, accessible introduction to the people and the land of Taikokerau-a northern region of New Zealand-this collection of proverbs offers traditional wisdom from the oral record of an indigenous history and culture. Presenting close to 200 selected sayings that capture key moments in Maori history, celebrated ancestors, and important places, each adage is combined with relevant paintings and photographs that provide concrete, visual anchors for insight into these powerful metaphors for human behavior. New translations in English help explain the origins and meanings of the proverbs, all of which offer a fascinating glimpse into the past.
Compiling a rich, accessible introduction to the people and the land of Taikokerau-a northern region of New Zealand-this collection of proverbs offers traditional wisdom from the oral record of an indigenous history and culture. Presenting close to 200 selected sayings that capture key moments in Maori history, celebrated ancestors, and important places, each adage is combined with relevant paintings and photographs that provide concrete, visual anchors for insight into these powerful metaphors for human behavior. New translations in English help explain the origins and meanings of the proverbs, all of which offer a fascinating glimpse into the past.
