Some Pictures of Maori

[xifeng]

I'm sharing these largely because I am a major dork and it gives me big joy in brainmeats to look at them. Also, I'm feeling a spell of n0v3l-writing coming on, even though t3h n0v3l isn't about Maori. (Speaking of: duokinneas, I did send the Word doc to your e-mail as requested. I figure you haven't had much time to read of late, but did you at least get it?)

Random fun fact: I have obviously done little to no actual research about the proper historical context of these at all. At least you've been spared my first impulse, which involved macros.

Maori Bargaining With A Pakeha. I love the way the Pakeha in question is leaning away from them slightly, like this is the third or fourth time in one week they've found him and no matter what he does, he keeps getting cornered. The Maori trio, on the other hand, appear bound and determined to sell him something: "Four low monthly payments, plus we'll throw in a rope and tie it to your mode of transportation for you. Final offer, yo. Act now."

Portrait of Natai, 1833. I realize this is probably a somewhat romanticized depiction, but comrade Natai was, apparently, a 10.

Good night, and have a bright tomorrow. :D

Comments

[dethorats]

Somewhat odd rec for you, but you might enjoy it regardless of its value as reference or such...

Terry Pratchett's newest, Nation, is about a slightly AU Earth and he explores cargo cults and Pacific Island culture in a beautiful way. It's considered a YA book but, like his other YA books, it is equally wonderful for adults.

[duokinneas.livejournal.com]

Yep, I got it! :DDD When I finish the Harry Potter series again, it is on the top of my "to read" list (sadly, yes, I have to maintain one or I'd never get anywhere with my reading goals).

Thank you for sending it to me. ♥