maori/pacific Flashcards
what is continuum? (1)
Continuum is the idea of a traditional, cultural practices that are still being implemented in modern society.
Why is tattooing an effective way of marking transition? (4)
because its irrevevrsable
its a responsibility
it connects people, as a mark of identity
its very painful
pain is very important
if we go through a painful experience it marks the initiation
markers of identity and place
what are the main islands in the cook islands group (8)
Rarotonga, Mangaia, Atiu, Aitutaki, Mauki,
Mitiaro, Takutea and Manuae
what are the main characteristics of the tangaroa
- free standing
- short and thick-set in statue
- head almost as large as the body
- oval treatment of eyes, eyelids, brows, lips, tongue
- some painted with striking geometrical designs
what is the tangaroa
in maori mythology, the tangaroa is the atua (god) of seas, rivers, lakes, etc
usually depicted as a whale and represents the unpredictable nature of the water.
what is the uenuku
uenuku is a taonga of the tainui people
what does the uenuku represent
- the rainbow. the spikes on the head represent the rainbow
- Māori believed that the rainbow’s appearance represented an omen, and one kind of yearly offering made to him was that of the young leaves of the first planted kūmara crop
what does the tiki represent?
tiki is usually gendered female or ungendered. the Polynesians believed that the tiki was a patron saint and good luck charm and worshipped it as a kind of idol.
what was the kaka
The kākā, a cheeky parrot, had red feathers under its wings. Māori associated the colour red with high rank, and only high-status people wore cloaks made with kākā feathers. Kākā were kept as pets, and were often used as decoys when fowling. The kākā has a loud, harsh call, so Māori describe talkative people as big-mouthed kākā (he kākā waha nui) or kākā heads (he pane kākā).
