21 – Flax for Dummies
The first of our discussions on Maori weaving! We talk all about harakeke, New Zealand flax, how to process and dye it as well as the techniques used to weave it into items of greatness!
Read More 21 – Flax for Dummies20 – Maui and the Sun (plus how he brought fire to the world!)
It’s a double whammy! A dramatic retelling of how Maui slowed the sun and how he brought the knowledge of making fire to the world!
Read More 20 – Maui and the Sun (plus how he brought fire to the world!)19 – A Carver and His Carvings
We round out our discussion of Maori carving talking about motifs, with a focus on depictions of humans as well as talking about the carvers themselves. I also get excited about charcoal on rocks towards the end…
Read More 19 – A Carver and His Carvings18 – Bringing Art to the Surface
We discuss the mythical origins of carving along with the two main styles and finish with a short talk about tokotoko, orator’s staffs! Oh, and there is a giveaway too!
Read More 18 – Bringing Art to the Surface17 – I Need to Adze You a Question
We talk about toki poutangata, ceremonial adzes, as well as some of the other tools used by traditional Maori carvers.
Read More 17 – I Need to Adze You a Question16 – AND MY ADZE!!!
Today we start our next major Maori culture topic, carving. This episode we discuss how to make and use toki, adzes, as well as their mythological origins!
Read More 16 – AND MY ADZE!!!15 – Matariki
A short little episode about the Maori new year: Matariki!
Read More 15 – Matariki