"The Maori Canoe" is a definitive ethnological study that explores the intricate craftsmanship, spiritual significance, and historical evolution of the traditional waka within M?ori culture. Written by renowned ethnologist Elsdon Best, this work provides an exhaustive account of the various types of vessels used by the M?ori people of New Zealand, from the grand "waka taua" (war canoes) to the smaller river craft.

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