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Tikao, Teone Taare. As told to Herries Beattie. 1990. Tikao talks. Kā taoka tapu o te ao kōhatu. Treasures from the ancient world of the Māori. Penguin Books.

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Teone Tikao, 1850-1927, was one of the most respected elders of the South Island. Trained as a boy in the ways of the tohunga, he was recognized as having a vast knowledge of Māori mythology, history and culture. In 1920, Herries Beattie spent a fortnight with him and recorded much of this knowledge.

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Tikao talks. Kā taoka tapu o te ao kōhatu. Treasures from the ancient world of the Māori
1990
Tikao, Teone Taare. As told to Herries Beattie.
Penguin Books

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