Lot 17
E. Best, Games and pastimes of the Maori. Wellington 1925.
Estimate
€ 200
Starting Price
€ 140
Lot:
17
Category:
Geography and work of views
Artist:
Elsdon Best
Best, Elsdon: Games and Pastimes of the Maori. An account of 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. Wellington: Whitcombe and Tombs Limited 1925. 27,6 x 21,6 cm. With 112 illustrations, including 38 plates, some printed on both sides. VIII pp., 191 pp. Original printed paperback.
(Paperback with minor tears and a crease in the corner.)
In 1892, Best founded the Polynesian Society, together with Percy Smith and others, which focused on the culture and history of the Polynesians. His records on the Tūhoe tribe are of particular significance. From the series ‘Dominion Museum – Bulletin No. 8’.
(Paperback with minor tears and a crease in the corner.)
In 1892, Best founded the Polynesian Society, together with Percy Smith and others, which focused on the culture and history of the Polynesians. His records on the Tūhoe tribe are of particular significance. From the series ‘Dominion Museum – Bulletin No. 8’.