.jpg)
The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 70
The Working of Greenstone or Nephrite By the Maoris — By F.R. Chapman.. — [Read before the Otago Institute, 14th October, 1891.]
Contents
- The Working of Greenstone or Nephrite By the Maoris — By F.R. Chapman.. — [Read before the Otago Institute, 14th October, 1891.]
- Plate XXXVIII
- Myths p. 6
- Myths, Traditions, and History p. 7
- Legend of Poutini and Whaiapu
- Waitaha p. 10
- Ngatimamoe p. 11
- Ngaitahu Invasion of the South Island
- Geography of the West Coast
- Ngaitahu Conquest of the West Coast p. 14
- Nga-ti-toa Invasion of the South Island.—Rauparaha p. 15
- West Coast Branch Expedition p. 16
- Results p. 17
- Age of the Art p. 18
- Modes of working p. 21
- Working-places p. 25
- Uses of Greenstone p. 27
- Weapons p. 29
- Famous Implements, etc p. 30
- Other Ornaments and Objects p. 32
- Tikirau p. 33
- Authorities p. 34
- Questions asked by Mr. F. R. Chapman, of Dunedin, for Professor Fischer, of Freiburg
- Answers of John White, Author of the "Ancient History of the Maori." p. 35
- Answers of the Rev. J. W. Stack, Missionary to the South Island Maoris p. 36
- Supplemental Answers by the Rev. J. W. Stack p. 39
- Answers of Dr. Shortland, formerly Native Secretary
- Other Authorities p. 41
- Answers of the Rev. J. F. H. Wohlers, Missionary at Ruapuke, Foveaux Strait p. 42
-
Observations on the Authorities p. 44
- [introduction] p. 44
- 1. The Hei-tiki: its Significance
- 2. Te Wai Pounamu p. 46
- 3. The Drill p. 49
- Colours p. 51
- Conclusion p. 57
- Addenda
- Sir Walter Bulger's Coulection
- Greenstone in the Polynesian Islands p. 60
- New Hebrides Jade p. 62
- New Guinea