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Maori carvings at Paihia


New Zealand is full of wonderfully creative Maori carvings. These ones are located in Paihia, next to the Te Teriti O Waitangi house.


They are also known as Pou or Pouwhenua - Pou meaning "pillar" and Whenua meaning "land", painted red and black they certainly stand out.
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gz said…
beautiful work
7 November 2018 at 09:05
William Kendall said…
They are eye catching. Quite outside my cultural experience, of course.
7 November 2018 at 10:02
Billy Blue Eyes said…
Amazing but quite scary in a way
7 November 2018 at 22:27
NatureFootstep said…
culture is very interesting. First glance of your shot told me Japan, next said Native americans but you say Maori :) We are quite similar even if far apart :)
Thanks!
7 November 2018 at 23:48
Wayne said…
Wow, the carving details are amazing. The names sound similar to US Native American names.
8 November 2018 at 01:13
Bill said…
Amazing to see, such beautiful carving details.
8 November 2018 at 08:08
Graham Edwards said…
I see the clouds. I'm sure the sun must shine there but I've been several times and I can remember rain.
8 November 2018 at 22:16
PerthDailyPhoto said…
They certainly do Amy, tres dramatic. The details are amazing, the Maori style is so distinctive ✨
9 November 2018 at 01:10
Sharon said…
Very beautiful!
9 November 2018 at 04:32
Jenn said…
So interesting seeing art from around the world! (I am in Canada)
21 November 2018 at 05:56
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