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Te Toi Whakairo The Art of Maori Carving Atlas Textbooks a hat—to the abstract—dreams andTe Toi Whakairo is the definitive introduction to Maori woodcarving. It explores the evolution of styles and techniques, and provides detailed explanations of styles in different parts of Aotearoa New Zealand. Later chapters delve into the main structures, forms and motifs, the role of the woodcarver, modern art forms, and practical guidance for use of materials, tools, techniques, surface and background decoration.