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Comment on Meaning of Maori Symbols and Designs by miklint

miklint — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:50:44 +0000

Hi Elaine, the red color (often combined with ocher)used on houses and canoes symbolizes the blood that flooded the earth during the separation of the gods Rangi (father of heaven or sky father) and Papa (the earth mother).

The legend tells us that the forest god Tane, son of Rangi and Papa, separated his parents. The blood of Rangi is still present in the form of red clay and red evening skies. This is why the Maori perceive red as a sacred color. They call it kokowai.

Comment on Tekoteko, Maori Carved Human Figures by zigrida ochoa

zigrida ochoa — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 13:55:41 +0000

I found this to be very interesting If it were not for my friend in New Zealand I would not have found this Tank you for this site

Comment on Manaia, Mythological Guardian by Hello world! | the jade manaia

Hello world! | the jade manaia — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 06:34:41 +0000

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Comment on Meaning of Maori Symbols and Designs by Elaine Gustavson

Elaine Gustavson — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:53:31 +0000

I recently visited Napier NZ and saw the Maori designs in a church and several buildings there. I noticed they use red and black or an earthy tone of red and black. Is this typical? Why these colors? They are repeated patterns to form a boarder trim. What do these mean? I could send a picture if this website would allow it. Thank you.

Comment on Pounamu: New Zealand Jade or Greenstone by Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:49:39 +0000

I was recently in the south island of NZ ( which is stunning )while we were there I bought a jade adze pendant which I just couldnt take my eyes off. A kiwi friend here let slip that it was bad luck to buy one for yourself ! Is this true ?
Thanks

Comment on Meaning of Maori Symbols and Designs by padraic kane

padraic kane — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:36:24 +0000

Hi my name is padraic kane i am from ireland i am realy intrested in getting a maori tattoo .but i dont want to get one because i dont know what it means, i thinh they are beautyfull an i want to get one that is very popular with the maori people , an it also says something about me ,i am putting it from the top of the shoilder about 5/6 inches down my bicept . could you let me know of anyone that could email/ring about this ,thanks padraic ireland.

Comment on Meaning of Maori Symbols and Designs by godfrey amoguis

godfrey amoguis — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:41:27 +0000

great information. im also a kayaker from the philippines and i love to have one of this symbols for my necklace!

Comment on New Zealand Jade Koru Pendants by Eric S Brown Ian D Brown

Eric S Brown Ian D Brown — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:57:36 +0000

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Comment on Journey of the First Maori Settlers Reaching New Zealand by lala

lala — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:56:45 +0000

yes it is good!!

Comment on Journey of the First Maori Settlers Reaching New Zealand by lala

lala — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:56:21 +0000

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