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colin henshaw · 2nd January 2015, 08:38 PM

As far as I know, the Maori adopted European weapons and materials fairly early on in the 19th century, in conjunction with their own traditional weapons, to some extent. However, it seems they just continued to make some in the traditional style right up to the present day, for sale to Europeans, as there was/is a demand for them. It appears a similar situation applies to Native American material, but I could be corrected on these points ?

Some people take the view that the important criterion with ethnographic/tribal objects, is whether they were made for indigenous use or for resale purposes (to Europeans), rather than actual age...

Would be interesting to hear the views of others on these points.

Regards.

2nd January 2015, 08:38 PM	#4
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	As far as I know, the Maori adopted European weapons and materials fairly early on in the 19th century, in conjunction with their own traditional weapons, to some extent. However, it seems they just continued to make some in the traditional style right up to the present day, for sale to Europeans, as there was/is a demand for them. It appears a similar situation applies to Native American material, but I could be corrected on these points ? Some people take the view that the important criterion with ethnographic/tribal objects, is whether they were made for indigenous use or for resale purposes (to Europeans), rather than actual age... Would be interesting to hear the views of others on these points. Regards. Last edited by colin henshaw; 3rd January 2015 at 07:07 AM.