Games and pastimes of the Maori : an account of the various exercises, games and...
Games and pastimes of the Maori : an account of the 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
Maker Maker RoleAuthor
MakerNew Zealand Board of Maori Ethnological Research Dominion Museum (N.Z.)
About this objectContents: Military exercises & games viewed as useful training (School of arms = Para whakawai ; Wrestling = Whatoto, Takaro mamau ; Boxing = Whawhai mekemeke ; Jumping = Kairerere, Takaro tupeke ; Foot racing = Takaro omaoma, Ti rakau ; Slinging = Tipao, Kotaha ; Tree climbing, etc. = Piki rakau) -- Aquatic games & pastimes (Swimming = Kau whakataetae ; Surf riding = Whakaheke ngaru ; The water jump = Kokiri, Ruku ; The waterside swing = Moari, Morere ; Canoe racing = Waka hoehoe) -- Games requiring agility or manual dexterity (Jackstones = Koruru ; Dart throwing = Toro teka, Ti ringa ; Cats cradle = Whai patokotoko ; Posture dances = Haka) -- Games & pastimes requiring calculation, mental alertness or memorising powers (Draughts = Mu torere ; Riddles, etc. = Kai ; Word play, etc. = Rotarota ; Story telling = Korero tara) -- Games & pastimes of children (Kite flying = Manu tukutuku ; Stilt walking = Pou toti ; Tobogganing = Horua, Reti ; Swinging = Tarere, Pioi ; Skipping = Piu ; Top spinning = Ta potaka ; Hoops = Pirori ; Hide & seek = Taupunipuni, Wi, Tatau manawa, Poroteteke, Topa, Koke ; Jumping jack = Karetao ; Stone bowls = Upokotiti, Tarakoekoea, Hapi Tawa, Kura-winiwini) -- Introduced games -- Maori songs & Maori singing -- Musical instruments -- Lists of Maori games, toys, musical instruments. Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-185) and index.
Date Made1925
PublisherWhitcombe and Tombs
Publication PlaceAuckland
Series TitleDominion Museum bulletin ; no. 8.
Subject and Association KeywordsMaori (New Zealand people) -- Recreation
Subject and Association KeywordsMaori (New Zealand people) -- Music
Subject and Association KeywordsMaori (New Zealand people) -- Games
Subject and Association KeywordsMaori (New Zealand people) -- Social life and customs
CollectionThomas & Bridget Gallagher Library
Object Type Object number2014.6.1284
Spine Label374.3 BES
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