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Polynesians by Christine Webster
Call Number: 996 WEB
ISBN: 9781619131729
Publication Date: 2012-07-01
Easy to understand information and images on aspects of Polynesian culture

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Websites- Polynesian Islands

Te Ara Encyclopedia Database
Search database for all topics relating to the history of New Zealand
Britannica
Britannica entry with headings on different aspects of Polynesian culture and history
The Mystery of Easter Island
Article discussing the demise of the Polynesian civilisation on Easter Island

Websites- Polynesian Tattooing

Websites- Polynesian arts and crafts

Weaving in Tokelau: Novena’s story
The history of basket weaving- video and images
Cook Islands Tīvaevae, stitched with love
Cook Islands quilting tradition, tīvaevae
Atua: Sacred gods from Polynesia
Information on art and religion in Polynesia
Traditional and Contemporary Māori Art
Articles, videos and images relating to Maori art throughout history

Websites- Religion

Polynesian Religions: An Overview
A look into the Gods, religious rituals and ceremonies observed by the diverse Polynesian population throughout history.
Pūrākau (Māori Myths and Legends)
Contains links to books, images and videos detailing Maori religion

Websites- Housing

Maori housing
Descriptions of Maori housing traditions before and after colonisation.
Maori houses
Detailed information on Maori houses as recorded by European explorers. Note: This article has been excerpted from a larger work in the public domain and shared here due to its historical value. It may contain outdated ideas and language that do not reflect TOTA’s opinions and beliefs.

Websites- Food

Maori daily life in traditional communities
Information on some of the types of food consumed by Maori people, how it was prepared and when they ate it.
Māori Daily Life
Information on typical food and housing customs in a Maori village.

Clickview Playlist

Clickview Playlist
Series of videos about Polynesian culture

YouTube Playlist

Map of Polynesia

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