Maori Storehouses and Kindred Structures

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Author: Elsdon Best

A detailed account of construction and use of raised storehouses (pataka), \"ordinary \" storehouses, elevated platforms and racks, semi-subterranean stores, pits and caves. Best brings together accounts of early travellers with material from Maori and other informants. Storehouses used for preserved and dried foods, tools, garments, fishing implements; pits for kumara, taro, potato storage.

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Title: Maori Storehouses and Kindred Structures
Author: Elsdon Best
Format: Hardback
Imprint: Antiquarian Books
ISBN: A8918

A detailed account of construction and use of raised storehouses (pataka), \”ordinary \” storehouses, elevated platforms and racks, semi-subterranean stores, pits and caves. Best brings together accounts of early travellers with material from Maori and other informants. Storehouses used for preserved and dried foods, tools, garments, fishing implements; pits for kumara, taro, potato storage.

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