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79 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour). 15 featured artists, 15 art activities for kids. Heru = Decorative comb / featured artist Wendy Whitehead -- Waka huia = Feather box / featured artist Todd Couper -- Poupou = Carved wall panel / featured artist Dr Cliff Whiting -- Kete = Bag / featured artist Sonia Snowden -- Kowhaiwhai = Scroll pattern / featured artist Ngatai Taepa -- Ipu = Container / featured artist Amorangi Hikuroa -- Koru = Spiral form / featured artist Norm Heke -- Tukutuku = Wall panel / featured artist Kohai Grace -- Hei tiki = Neck pendant / featured artist Lewis Gardiner -- Maro = Garment / featured artist Pip Devonshire -- Porotiti = Spinning disc / featured artist Brian Flintoff -- Wheku = Mask / featured artist Roi Toia -- Potaka = Spinning top / featured artist Robert Jahnke -- Poi = Dancing ball / featured artist Areta Wilkinson -- Manu tukutuku = Kite / featured artist James Webster Summary: Maori art, the indigenous art of Aotearoa/New Zealand, is constantly evolving, embracing traditions of the past while drawing on contemporary culture and society. The information shared in this book is intended to enhance general knowledge of Maori culture through the artists' work and to encourage children to become actively involved. This book is ideal for anyone interested in learning about Maori art and culture; educators working with children in schools or the community; and especially children engaging with aspects of Maori culture through practical activities.