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Kaka Poria – Parrot Leg Ring Pendants
a bone kaka ring pendant Kaka poria are leg rings crafted from bone or stone used to keep pet kaka parrots from flying away. The giant kaka parrot was used by the Maori to assist them during the hunt....
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The Ancient Maori Pukaki Carving
the ancient Maori Pukaki carving The famous Maori Pukaki carving represents the remarkable, 18th century Maori warrior Pukaki, renowned chief (rangirata) of the Ngati Whakaue (sub)tribe. In 1877 the...
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Unique New Zealand Kiwi Gift Idea: Maori Jewelry
Maori twist pendantLooking for an unique and interesting gift idea for people who love New Zealand? Here’s a great Kiwi gift idea for tourists, homesick Kiwis, foreign domiciled New Zealanders, Kiwi...
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Maori Cultural Expressions
The Maori are an indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand and their culture is steeped in art, both traditional designs as well as more modern ones. Because the early Maori did not use the written...
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About Maori Culture, a Short Introduction to Maori Cultural Expressions
Toi tu te kupu, toi tu te mana, toi tu te whenua Hold fast to the language, hold fast to the spirit, hold fast to the land. This Maori proverb reveals a lot about the native people of New Zealand....
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Maori Paintings
Maori Paintings A quick internet search on Maori paintings returns thousands of results ranging from books to actual artwork that is on sale at different online as well as conventional stores. Even...
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Where To Buy Maori Carvings and Necklace Pendants
This is my favorite Maori carvings shop. They do not only have loads of truly stunning pieces of art but all of these pendants and sculptures are made by NZ artists. Most of them are Maori or from...
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The Meaning of Maori Kowhaiwhai Patterns
The Maori word Kowhaiwhai refers to a traditional red, white and black colored pattern. These colors resemble the origin of the Maori tribes and were commonly found on rafters and meeting houses. More...
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Maori Pendant Necklaces
bone Maori koru pendant Maori pendant necklaces are traditional, spiritual talismans from New Zealand. The Maori, the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand, are well known for their expressive...
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Maori Owl (Ruru) Painting by John Bevan Ford
“Ruru in the Pacific Bush” by John Bevan Ford Beautiful painting by the late great contemporary Maori artist John Bevan Ford. The eyes of the owl, European name (morepork), Māori name (ruru), have been...
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