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Article: Maoris and their art in San Francisco, New Zealand.
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- Article date:
- July 1, 1985
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Sacred art treasures of New Zealand's Maori people go on display this month in San Francisco. It's the show's only West Coast stop and the first time such works have left their homeland--the Maori venerate these objects and have never before let them travel. As well as describing highlights of the show, on page 44 we list three spots in New Zealand where visitors can learn about Maori culture and art.
In San Francisco:
174 prized works of art
Called "Te Maori: Maori Art from New Zealand Collections," the show runs from July 10 through December 1 at the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum. You'll see 174 items--including jewelry, musical ...