Author : Russell Beck
Publisher : Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN 13 : 0143568159
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (435 download)
Book Synopsis Pounamu Treasures by : Russell Beck
Download or read book Pounamu Treasures written by Russell Beck and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2012 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pounamu, or jade, is one of New Zealand's most treasured natural resources, celebrated for its rich beauty and significance to the Maori people. Pounamu Treasures: Ng? Taonga Pounamu is a simple and stylish collection of object photographs that honours the stone in its many forms. Respected pounamu specialists Russell Beck and Maika Mason provide detailed descriptions of both historical and contemporary objects, including information on varieties and source, Maori names, size and age, usage and history - all complemented by the exquisite photography of Andris Apse.