Explains how the traditional Maori art of carving has been revived in New Zealand. Emphasises the creation of new forms in this ancient art by the use of modern materials and machines. Filmed at the Artifacts Dominion Museum, New Zealand.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
502462
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Maori (New Zealand people) - Social life and customs
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Study and teaching
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Maori
Crafts & Visual Arts → Carving (Decorative arts)
Documentary → Documentary films - New Zealand
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Art - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)