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Maori notebook No 6
Date: nd
From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers
Reference: qMS-0181
Description: Notes on various topics and iwi eg histories, myths about the creation of the universe, stories, canoe voyages from Hawaiki to New Zealand, waiata, karakia, whakapapa, place names of Wellington, a waiata of Renata Kawepo, etc. Writings of the Whare Wananga recorded from Te Whatahoro Jury, with details of the processes that he went through to cross-check the authenticity of the information that he recorded, and information recorded from John Topi Patuki. The index to this is Index to Maori notebook No 6 (slip-case title) qMS-0182 Also contains detailed information about various Maori cultural practices, various tribal conflicts, including the invasion of Wairarapa by Te Ati Awa, and whakapapa contributed by Aporo Paerata of Ngati Kahungunu Source of title - Title from spine Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph