Maori Houses and Food Stores

Maori Houses and Food Stores by W.J. Phillipps is a detailed ethnographical study of traditional Māori architecture, focusing specifically on the design, construction, and cultural significance of carved meeting houses (whare whakairo) and elevated storehouses (pātaka).

Publisher: The Government Printer, Wellington
Date Published: 1952 (1st Ed.)
Book Condition: This is an ex-library copy. It includes typical library stamps/markings and a vintage library card sleeve attached to the front endpaper. The interior text block remains in excellent, clean, and crisp condition. The pages are completely unmarked with no blemishes, highlighting, or annotations. Original dust jacket is included. It shows visible shelf/edge wear, minor chipping, and a few closed tears localized around the spine edge area.