Wood carving is a sacred art form for Maori from hand made wearable art and necklaces to weapons, gift boxes, intricate wall art and traditional sculptures.

As the Māori did not have a written language until the 19th century, carvings were used to record and preserve the history and culture of their people.

maori.org.nz Slide Shows: Tukutuku - Weaving Patterns in a Whare

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These diagrams show some of the most common tukutuku patterns and their names (although names vary from tribe to tribe). In more recent times, tukutuku panels have also included representational designs such as the kiwi and whare.

Te rito Harakeke The creation Discovery of harakeke The weaving process Nga taonga Te whare pora Weaving the future Glossary.

The day I drove into Pakiri Beach north of Leigh in the sunny north of the North Island, the sun was not long up, it was already warm and I had the beach entirely to myself - except for a rather nasty bull terrior that decided I looked like a juicy snack! It's one of those places I now have on my list of 'Places I Must Return To.' The whole area has a rich Maori history and not far away, Te Kiri Marae at Leigh is also worth a visit. As I've mentioned many times, I love driving down side…

A well made New Zealand Maori PiuPiu flax skirt Some of the flax stems are broken off and shows some wear & tear in places -please see the photos Ex Private English collection Measures 88 cm wide (not including the cords) x 65 cm length of the flax - 1.02 Kilograms unpacked weight Shipping available worldwide via

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Jade / Greenstone Koru Pendant. A traditional Koru design representing new beginnings, regrowth, peace and tranquility. Available in two sizes 30mm and 35mm.

Artist Profile: Cheree Te Orangaroa Downes Cheree Te Orangaroa Downes is a Maori artist from Waihopai (Invercargill). A member of the Kai Tahu, Kati Mamae, Waitaha, Ngati Tuwharetoa and Ngati Hine iwi (tribes), her work is crafted using traditional techniques, handed down through many generations. Cheree T O Downes’ ta

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