Mead hirini (190 resultados)

paperback. Condición: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. In the end, Pohutukawa, a chief's daughter, speaks to the taniwha. Through her words a spell is broken, and the taniwha transforms into a young warrior, Te Haeata, who had been cursed by a tohunga long ago. Pohutukawa and Te Haeata fall in love and live out their lives together. But Te Haeata never quite shakes off the spell, and in old age, he transforms into an eel and becomes a guardian in the Rangitaiki river. This is a story of a taniwha that lives beside a track between villages and menaces travellers and the surrounding iwi. When a chief's son is taken by the taniwha, Te Hiakai, the people devise many plans to trap and kill the taniwha, but each time Te Hiakai outwits them. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. In the end, Pohutukawa, a chief's daughter, speaks to the taniwha. Through her words a spell is broken, and the taniwha transforms into a young warrior, Te Haeata, who had been cursed by a tohunga long ago. Pohutukawa and Te Haeata fall in love and live out their lives together. But Te Haeata never quite shakes off the spell, and in old age, he transforms into an eel and becomes a guardian in the Rangitaiki river. This is a story of a taniwha that lives beside a track between villages and menaces travellers and the surrounding iwi. When a chief's son is taken by the taniwha, Te Hiakai, the people devise many plans to trap and kill the taniwha, but each time Te Hiakai outwits them. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This near-death experience revealed Tawhaki's status as a demigod, and from this point Tawhaki continued to use his powers and gifts to help those around him in ways no human could. This book explores many of these stories, including those of Tawhaki restoring sight to his blind grandmother and climbing the heavens to find his wife and child. Tawhaki: The Deeds of a Demigod recalls the miraculous life of Tawhaki. Similar to Maui, Tawhaki was a demigod who possessed mighty powers. Tawhaki almost died at the hands of his brothers-in-law but was found by his wife Hine-piripiri and revived. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: New. In the end, Pohutukawa, a chief's daughter, speaks to the taniwha. Through her words a spell is broken, and the taniwha transforms into a young warrior, Te Haeata, who had been cursed by a tohunga long ago. Pohutukawa and Te Haeata fall in love and live out their lives together. But Te Haeata never quite shakes off the spell, and in old age, he transforms into an eel and becomes a guardian in the Rangitaiki river.…

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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. He aha te mea nui o te Ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata What is most precious and important in this world? It is people, it is people, it is people. A collection of poignant pepeha (Maori proverbs) explained in English with images of Maori that embody the messages. This precious gift book opens doors to a Maori world for everyone who is interested in the wisdom, values and advice of past generations. This precious gift book opens doors to a Maori world for everyone who is interested in the wisdom, values and advice of past generations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardback. Condición: New. Illustrated. This is a fully illustrated collection of poignant pepeha (M?ori proverbs) explained in English.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Sir Hirini Moko Mead's book on taniko weaving, Te Whatu Taniko, Taniko Weaving: Tradition and Technique is recognised as a key reference work to this important tradition of Maori craft. First published in 1958 and in its previous edition in 1999, the book serves as a reference work to artists, enthusiasts, students and teachers . Te Whatu Taniko relates both the history and 'how-to' of Maori taniko weaving in one accessible volume. Clearly written with numerous illustrations and photos, the book describes the origins of weaving, its role in Maori society, contemporary expression, and steps towards learning the craft. Sir Hirini Moko Meads accessible, inspiring work has been in print in various forms since 1958. This redesigned and updated edition takes the reader from the history and theory of taniko weaving into the practice, with numerous patterns and instructions for weaving at home or in class. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. Te Whatu Taniko: Taniko Weaving: Technique and Tradition. Book.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Tawhaki: The Deeds of a Demigod recalls the miraculous life of Tawhaki. Similar to Maui, Tawhaki was a demigod who possessed mighty powers. Tawhaki almost died at the hands of his brothers-in-law but was found by his wife Hine-piripiri and revived. This near-death experience revealed Tawhaki's status as a demigod, and from this point Tawhaki continued to use his powers and gifts to help those around him in ways no human could. This book explores many of these stories, including those of Tawhaki restoring sight to his blind grandmother and climbing the heavens to find his wife and child. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condición: New. Tawhaki: The Deeds of a Demigod recalls the miraculous life of Tawhaki. Similar to Maui, Tawhaki was a demigod who possessed mighty powers. Tawhaki almost died at the hands of his brothers-in-law but was found by his wife Hine-piripiri and revived. This near-death experience revealed Tawhaki's status as a demigod, and from this point Tawhaki continued to use his powers and gifts to help those around him in ways no human could. This book explores many of these stories, including those of Tawhaki restoring sight to his blind grandmother and climbing the heavens to find his wife and child.…

Paperback. Condición: New.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Te Toi Whakairo is the definitive introduction to Maori woodcarving. It explores the evolution of styles and techniques, and provides detailed explanations of styles in different parts of Aotearoa New Zealand. Later chapters delve into the main structures, forms and motifs, the role of the woodcarver, modern art forms, and practical guidance for use of materials, tools, techniques, surface and background decoration. Te Toi Whakairo is an essential guide to Maori wood carving by distinguished carver and academic Sir Sidney (Hirini) Moko Mead. The book presents all the elements of carving in different regions of New Zealand, with practical advice on techniques and styles, and is abundantly illustrated with photos, diagrams, instructions, whakapapa and maps. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. Te Toi Whakairo: The Art of Maori Carving. Book.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Soft Covers. Condición: Fair. None. First Edition. 28 cm, 126 pp, b&w and colour photo illus, soft covers. Impressions from a heavy weight, especially through first half of book - still a serviceable copy. Fair to good only - may not suit a serious collector. A book of essays and photographs, reflections and reports on the exhibition Te Maori -- foreword. …

Condición: New. This is a fully illustrated collection of poignant pepeha (M?ori proverbs) explained in English. Num Pages: 116 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBN; 2PGPA; CB; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 180. Weight in Grams: 825. . 2010. Bilingual. Hardcover. . . . . …

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.