Marae - Te Tatau Pounamu

Discover the beauty of New Zealand's architectural heritage with 'Marae - Te Tatau Pounamu.' This captivating book, authored by Bishop Muru Walters, showcases an extensive collection of New Zealand's wharenui (meeting houses) through breathtaking photography and insightful narratives. Over three years, the Walters family captured stunning images of both renowned and modest meeting houses, highlighting intricate details such as carvings, kowhaiwhai (rafter patterns), and tukutuku (woven panels). Each photograph vibrantly depicts the life and cultural significance embedded within these unique structures, making it a must-read for those passionate about Maori culture and heritage.

The book covers a diverse range of wharenui, from ancient ones to contemporary designs, reflecting the evolving identity of New Zealand's indigenous architecture. With 416 pages filled with vibrant imagery and engaging text, it is a cherished resource for anyone interested in Maori history and architecture. The work has received acclaim, winning the Te Korero Pono award at the Nga Kupu Ora Maori Book Awards, making it not just a beautiful coffee table book, but also an essential addition to any collection on New Zealand's rich cultural tapestry. Experience a journey through the heart of Aotearoa with 'Marae - Te Tatau Pounamu.' Enjoy FREE shipping on this exquisite tribute to New Zealand's heritage today.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143776130
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE NZ
Pages: 416


Description:
A magnificent, prize-winning documentation of and tribute to New Zealand's wharenui, big and small.

Bishop Muru Walters is a very well-known Anglican minister. He is also a master carver, poet, broadcaster and former Maori All Black. His son Robin is a photographer and filmmaker, who is director at Curious Films. Sam Walters, Robin's wife, is a photographer. Together the Walters spent three years visiting some of this country's major meeting houses as well as many of the more humble ones - houses that serve smaller hapu and iwi - to bring together a beautiful photographic book on the meeting house.

They are intensively photographed, with detailed shots of their carvings, kowhaiwhai panels, tukutuku panels and much more. Many are photographed during an event, the images conveying a rich sense of life and activity.

From north to south, from the east coast to the west, and from ancient wharenui to bold new designs, this handsome book, with its engaging personal text, captures the huge variety of New Zealand's original architecture. It's a book for all New Zealanders to treasure.

Winner of Te Korero Pono - Non-Fiction category of the Nga Kupu Ora Maori Book Awards

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