Maori
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Maori Customs
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maoris
280 creative works found
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The ecocentric world view of the Maori is encapsulated in this artwork. / Look closer and the kiwi, weta, tuatara and other animals become apparent, woven in the body of Papatuanuku. This cryptic portrayal of the many endemic species of Aotearoa illustrates their current demise, many of which are no longer found on the mainland. “Toitu te whenua, whatu ngarongaro te tangata” / “Man will eventually perish, but the land shall remain”
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Ancestress of fire, Mahuika gave this element to the world following the treachery of her grandson Maui as he sought to extinguish the flames that emanated from her fingernails. / She hid the last of her fingernails in the forest, safeguarded forever in the puriri, kaikomako and mahoe trees. “Haere ki te mura o te ahi” / “Venture forth to the bastion of fire”.
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All things originate from Io Matua Kore “Io the parentless one”. / Io is the beginning and end of all things, the creator of heaven / and earth. Tane-nui-a-rangi ascended to the peak of Manono, the dwelling / place of Io, and returned with the baskets of knowledge, thus / bringing understanding to the world. “Ko Io te timatanga me te whakaotinga o nga mea katoa” / “Io is the beginning and end of all things.”
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This is fusion of digital art mixed with primitive Polynesian symbols
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Some portraits from New Zealand
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Maori moko (facial tattoo) with coloured paua shell eye.
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The link between Gods and land
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Where the Future and Past meet. PS: Save the Aboriginal Art Group on Red Bubble. They plan on shutting us down on the 12th.
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My memory stick was full after shooting raw images all day. I think I had 3 shots left. I turned around and saw the clouds forming in such an unusual way so I quickly switched my camera to fine (jpg quality) and managed to get 7 shots before they disappeared.
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Taranga is Maui’s mother. Maui is on the left. / These pou are on the summit of Mount Hikurangi, the sacred mountain of the East Coast, Ngati Porou people. Also the resting place of Maui’s canoe. Carved by the master, Derek Lardelli they were commissioned to celebrate the millennium (amongst other things) / Mt Hikurangi is the first place to see the sun. . .
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. . .the land will remain. Whatungarongaro he tangata / Toi tu te whenua Maori proverb
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The Maori Wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) is a wrasse that is mainly found in coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. It is also known as the Humphead wrasse, Napoleon wrasse or Napoleonfish. Sadly the lips and eyes of these amazing fish are considered a highly prized delicacy in some parts of the world. In 1999 the lips alone of this fish were “worth $300 USD or more…..”: http://www.sheddaquarium.org/SEa/fact_sheets.cfm?id=77 Not surprisingly the high price has led to significant overfishing, resulting in their inclusion as Endangered on the “IUCN Red List”: http://www.iucnredlist.org/ The humphead wrasse is the largest living member of the family Labridae, with males reaching 6 feet (2 m) in length, while females rarely exceed about 3 feet (1 m). It has thick, fleshy lips and a hump that forms on its head above the eyes, becoming more prominent as the fish ages. Males range from a bright electric blue to green, a purplish blue, or a relatively dull blue/green. Some males grow very large, with one unconfirmed report of a Humphead Wrasse that was 7.75 feet (2.29 m) long and weighed 420 lbs (190.5 kg). (Source: wikipedia) “Napoleon’s lips push fish into WWF’s 10 most wanted species list”: http://www.wwf.org.uk/news/n_0000001338.asp The fearsome great-white shark and the Napoleon wrasse – a huge ugly fish whose lips are prized as a delicacy in Asia – top this year’s “WWF 10 Most Wanted” list of species most at risk from international trade. / The Napoleon wrasse, otherwise known as the humphead or Maori wrasse, is being so heavily over-fished for its lips and and eyes – which are eaten as a delicacy – as well as its flesh, that it faces being wiped-out in many areas if the trade is not controlled.
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Polynesian dude saying “Chur Lofa Bro”
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www.cathleentarawhiti.co.nz Model - Emily Gee / Coat supplied by Cathleens Magical Wardrobe Textured layers kindly supplied by Pareeerica Featured in Everyday Women / Thank you. Featured in Models / Thank you. Canon 40D 300+ views People/Portraiture HDR Photography Macro Photography Architecture Collaborations Skyscapes Animals/Birds/Insects Street Photography Everyday Objects Seascapes/Rivers/All Water Summer Photography Odd/Unusual Flowers/Plants/Trees Landscapes New Zealand Abstract Humour Black and White Photography
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! taken with sony dsc h9
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The Māori people were the original settlers of Aotearoa (New Zealand). Their culture and history is rich and beautiful, and to this day is an important part of New Zealand’s culture. Their legends around the creation of the world and this beautiful land have always captured my imagination. / A Hei Matau is a bone or greenstone depiction of the Hook of Maui. Māori legend holds that the North Island of New Zealand was once a huge fish that was caught by the great mariner Maui using only a woven line and a bone hook. Legend holds that the shape of Hawke Bay is that of the hei matau, which caught in the fish’s side. / For the Māori, the hei matau is taonga (a cultural treasure). It represents not only their land, but also prosperity, fertility and safe passage over water. They also denote the importance of fishing to Māori, and their relationship to Tangaroa, god of the sea. Original is in rollerball on 100gsm cartridge paper – printed onto a tee! :) SOLD – One t-shirt with this image, May 2009. / SOLD – One t-shirt with this image, August 2009. Featured in The Patchwork March 2009. / Sold a tee to a RedBubble member, May 2009.
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featured in Creative Cards 09-11-2009 / featured in Shapes & Patterns 09-11-2009 / featured in Globes, Sphere’s and Curves 05-16-2009 / featured inFractal Energy Passion 04-13-2009 / featured in Spectacular Spirals 04-12-2009 Kapa Haka is the term used for the Traditional Maori Performing Arts. Unlike other indigenous dance forms, kapa haka is unique in the fact that the performers must sing, dance, have expression as well as movement all combined into each item. PART ONE / PART TWO A marriage between Apophysis and Incendia
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Noun – love, compassion, or affection [Maori] Elysia and Wilson www.cathleentarawhiti.co.nz Featured in Soul Mates / Thank you Sharon. Featured in Dimensions / Thank you Sharon. Featured in Polynesian Connection / Thank you Sharon. 300+ views People/Portraiture Pin-Up Pregnancy Photography HDR Photography Macro Photography Architecture Collaborations Skyscapes Animals/Birds/Insects Street Photography Everyday Objects Seascapes/Rivers/All Water Summer Photography Odd/Unusual Flowers/Plants/Trees Landscapes New Zealand Abstract Humour Black and White Photography Canon 40D
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Number three at the starting gate. / Elysia and Wilson www.cathleentarawhiti.co.nz Featured in The Passion of Couples / Thank you Featured in Soul Mates / Thank you Sharon :) 300+ views People/Portraiture Pin-Up Pregnancy Photography HDR Photography Macro Photography Architecture Collaborations Skyscapes Animals/Birds/Insects Street Photography Everyday Objects Seascapes/Rivers/All Water Summer Photography Odd/Unusual Flowers/Plants/Trees Landscapes New Zealand Abstract Humour Black and White Photography Canon 40D
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Haka tee
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