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House of Treasures : 150 Objects from Canterbury Museum Nga Taonga Tuku Iho
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Celebrate 150 years of captivating history with 'House of Treasures: 150 Objects from Canterbury Museum Nga Taonga Tuku Iho.' This stunning hardback beautifully showcases the diverse collection of Canterbury Museum, which has approximately 2.3 million taonga (treasures) since opening in 1870. Designed for both art lovers and history enthusiasts, the book features 348 pages filled with high-quality images and insightful descriptions of selected objects. Each taonga tells a unique story, ranging from the smallest artifacts to grand historical pieces, capturing the rich cultural and natural heritage that defines Canterbury. Explore local treasures alongside fascinating creations from afar, as this book encapsulates humor, tragedy, art, and science in a visually striking presentation. The perfect gift for collectors, scholars, or anyone who admires New Zealand's rich history, 'House of Treasures' is a celebration of heritage and a tribute to the museum’s dedicated staff and volunteers. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary narrative woven through these 150 treasures, perfect for both coffee table displays and educational purposes. Discover the richness of Canterbury Museum's collection and enhance your personal library with this essential volume.
Authors: James Herries Beattie, Et Al Publisher: Canterbury Museum
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 250 x 300 mm
Pages: 348
Publication Date: 01-10-2020
Since first opening its doors to the public on Rolleston Avenue on 1 October 1870, Canterbury Museum has come to house an estimated 2.3 million taonga (treasures). To celebrate the Museum’s 150th anniversary, 150 taonga (treasures) from this vast collection are showcased in a superbly designed and photographed book House of Treasures: 150 Objects from Canterbury Museum Ng? Taonga Tuku Iho. The featured taonga speak of the depth and breadth of the collection and honour the generations of staff, volunteers and visitors who have made the Museum the remarkable and much-loved place that it is today. From the smallest to the largest, from the beautiful to the bizarre, from the tragic to the humorous, from local taonga to those created far, far away, the objects in House of Treasures tell an extraordinary story of natural and human history, and of Canterbury Museum itself.
Authors: James Herries Beattie, Et Al Publisher: Canterbury Museum
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 250 x 300 mm
Pages: 348
Publication Date: 01-10-2020
Since first opening its doors to the public on Rolleston Avenue on 1 October 1870, Canterbury Museum has come to house an estimated 2.3 million taonga (treasures). To celebrate the Museum’s 150th anniversary, 150 taonga (treasures) from this vast collection are showcased in a superbly designed and photographed book House of Treasures: 150 Objects from Canterbury Museum Ng? Taonga Tuku Iho. The featured taonga speak of the depth and breadth of the collection and honour the generations of staff, volunteers and visitors who have made the Museum the remarkable and much-loved place that it is today. From the smallest to the largest, from the beautiful to the bizarre, from the tragic to the humorous, from local taonga to those created far, far away, the objects in House of Treasures tell an extraordinary story of natural and human history, and of Canterbury Museum itself.
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