Parts of Marae Flashcards
1
Q
Face
A
Kōruru
2
Q
Legs
Pillar
A
Amo
3
Q
Fingers
A
Raparapa
4
Q
Entrance or doorway
A
Tatau
5
Q
Shoulders
A
Maihi
6
Q
Window
A
Matapihi
7
Q
Posts
A
Poupou
8
Q
Ribs
A
Heke
9
Q
The backbone of house
A
Te tāhouhou
10
Q
Panels
A
Tukutuku
11
Q
Earth
A
Papatūanuku
12
Q
Sky
A
Ranganui
13
Q
Back post of the house
A
Pou tuarongo
14
Q
First post at centre of the house
A
Pou tokomanawa
15
Q
Marae complex
A
Te Marae Atea a Tūmatauenga