In one of the pictures of the weavers in the last post, one of the women had a tattoo on her chin. Tattoos, called Moko, have been an integral part of Maori culture for many hundreds of years. F… ...

To mark the 100 year centenary of Nissui, Aotearoa Fisheries Limited will present to Nissui a gift of Maori carvings. It is gifted for and on behalf of all 58 iwi (tribes) of New Zealand. Aotearoa ...

For example, fishhooks laminated with 5,000-year-old Rimu wood (Dh400) are symbols of protection for seamen, as well as fertility. The "Pounamu", a huge wing-shaped jade carving dangling on Minhinnick ...

Maori culture comes alive in Dubai. ... are symbols of protection for seamen, as well as fertility. The "Pounamu", a huge wing-shaped jade carving dangling on Minhinnick's neck, ...

Traditional Māori pounamu carvers are rare, says Rotorua’s Tamaora Daniel Walker. He is the only greenstone carver to be a finalist in the RT Nelson Awards for Sculpture, which recognise ...

Paris museum tracks Maori history in 'Sacred Stone' exhibit. The ornamental jade pendants called Hei Tiki are symbols of the first men who descended from the heavens, according to Maori mythology.

No matter where they finish in their Olympic events, the entire New Zealand team will head away from Paris with something precious around their necks - "pounamu" pendants made by a Maori tribe to ...

Historic Maori carvings are set to return to New Zealand after a 130-year staycation at an English country house. England’s National Trust, which owns Clandon House, has agreed in principle with ...

Pounamu are a taonga [treasure] for Māori often worn as a carved pendant, gifted on special occasions. They hold stories, history and memories of loved ones and significant moments for the wearer.

An exhibition of Maori taonga (treasures) from New Zealand at the Shanghai Museum is exceeding expectations. In the first two weeks after opening on July 21, Te Ao Maori (The Maori Viewpoint) ...