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Making New Zealand vol 01 no 02: The Maori

G. F. Angas drew Maketu House, Otawhao Pa (East Coast, North Island), and described it as being 'constructed entirely of wood, and thatched with raupo . . . . the carving bestowed upon the figures that so profusely adorn this "war temple" exhibits a wonderful degree of labour and skill.' This is an interesting drawing of an old-time Maori meeting house—not a 'war temple' as Angas states

G. F. Angas drew Maketu House, Otawhao Pa (East Coast, North Island), and described it as being 'constructed entirely of wood, and thatched with raupo . . . . the carving bestowed upon the figures that so profusely adorn this "war temple" exhibits a wonderful degree of labour and skill.' This is an interesting drawing of an old-time Maori meeting house—not a 'war temple' as Angas states.

G. F. Angas drew Maketu House, Otawhao Pa (East Coast, North Island), and described it as being 'constructed entirely of wood, and thatched with raupo . . . . the carving bestowed upon the figures that so profusely adorn this "war temple" exhibits a wonderful degree of labour and skill.' This is an interesting drawing of an old-time Maori meeting house—not a 'war temple' as Angas states.