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Scrapbook No 2
- Date
- 1915-1931
- Reference
- qMS-0208
- Description
Polynesian/Maori Voyages, the story of Takitimu Waka, Maori Customary Concepts and Tribal Narratives. Includes information on the messianic cults that flourished in the 19C; the battle of Waiorua (Whakapaetai) at Kapiti; Te Rangihaeata's stockade at Paremata; the death of Von Tempsky at Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu, and expropriated taonga in the British Museum, including Te Rauparaha's mere-pounamu `Papatahi' and Te Hiko-o-te-Rangi's mere-pounamu `Tuhiwai'. Comprises information on Nga Puhi `Atamira', and generic Maori tohunga practices.
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Part of
- Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers / Series 5 - Scrapbooks
- Format
- Scrapbooks
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