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Maori Pendant Necklaces

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Maori pendant necklaces are traditional, spiritual talismans from New Zealand. The Maori, the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand, are well known for their expressive and unique art forms. Highly skilled Maori carvers have been …

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The Origin and Development of Maori Wood Carving

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Maori wood carving inside Maori meeting house

Whakairo rakau, the Maori art of woodcarving has been a cultural vessel for centuries. The unique designs, and patterns and their meanings tell the tales of Maori history. The absence of a written language hasn’t …

About Tuarangi

Tuarangi is a Maori concept meaning; "from far", "distant region" or "region beyond the horizon". It also means "ancient" or "heavenly".

This website is about the wonderful art of Maori carving which, in my opinion, can be considered heavenly.

Moreover, Maori carved artifacts and their symbolism link to the spiritual world while most of the designs are ancient. Hence the name of this website; Tuarangi.

Apart from Maori carvings such as sculptures, weapons, and necklace pendants as well as paintings you will also find information on Maori art and culture in general. For example; Maori symbols, their meanings, and Maori history.