String figures, c.1920's-30's.

Component identifier:

Series 10044

Content Summary:

Comprises: draft articles, notes, sketches and correspondence on string figures from Polynesia, c.1920's-30's.

(c.86p.)

Items of interest include:

13 Nov 1930. Johanns Andersen (Alexander Turnbull Library) re similarities between Maori and African string figures.

Comparison of Maori string figures as given by Andersen with those recorded by myself from Central Polynesia and Fiji. (Ms.).

22 June 1926. JH (London) to Bernice P Bishop Museum re his report on string games of Fiji and Polynesia.

Processing information:

M2626

Online content

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Location of this collection:: National Library of Australia

Parkes Place

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia