The Maori people of New Zealand were experienced field engineers even before they came into conflict with Europeans in the 19th Century. Warfare between rival groups was endemic in Maori society, and it was common practice to protect villages with surrounding entrenchments and wooden palisades, known as pas. As contact with the European world incre[Read More]

Maori pendants are known as "nga taonga" (treasures). This Maori hook design and represent Fearless. The Maori Art is a classic traditional Pacific Tribal art. The creative styles and skilled craftsmanship yield objects of great beauty. Of the various art carving, music, dance, rock-drawing and tattoing-wood-carving or as the Maori says: Whakairo [Read More]

This shape represents strength, prosperity, abundance and fertility. Wearing it is a sign of respect for the sea and its creatures, so it is also regarded as a good luck charm providing protection and safety while traveling over water. It is also given as a mark of friendship and respect.