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Maori Purakau (History) and Whakapapa (Genealogy)

As the Maori did not have a written language, their purakau and whakapapa are passed on by means of whaikorero (oratory) and kapahaka (song and dance), or depicted in the art of whakairo (carving) and raranga (weaving).

Items depicted in the work are:

Korowai: Cloak

Putara: Conch shell Trumpet

Poi: Ball on cord used by women in action song

Piupiu: Grass skirt/kilt

Patu: Pounamu (jade) club

Taiaha: Spear

Glossary of Maori Terms