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kaokao – horizontal or vertical zigzag lines, said to represent the sides and arms of warriors in haka. [ 12 ] purapura whetū – meaning "star seeds", also known as pukanohi ("herring's eyes") and kowhiti ("to cross"), is a simple cross-stitch pattern representing the stars and great numbers of people.
The design is sometimes interpreted as the arms of warriors caught in haka (fierce rhythmic dance) action. The niho taniwha (taniwha tooth) pattern is a notched-tooth design found on all types of objects, mats, woven panels, belts, and clothing. The poutama is a stepped design signifying the growth of man, striving ever upwards.
New Zealand has four university-based fine art schools: AUT School of Art and Design at Auckland University of Technology, Ilam School of Fine Arts at the University of Canterbury (formerly Canterbury College School of Art) was founded in 1882, Elam School of Fine Arts at the University of Auckland was founded in 1890 and Massey School of Fine ...
[1] [3] Modern designs may also use dyed materials. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] Some kete, known as kete whakairo , or "patterned bag", feature intricate geometric patterns, while more everyday baskets are known as kete mahi or simply kete.
Ivy League-educated Luigi Mangione was charged with murder on Dec. 9 for the killing of Thompson in a brazen shooting outside a Manhattan hotel before an industry conference, following a five-day ...
An unfurling silver fern frond Koru kōwhaiwhai patterns on a rafter from the Ngāti Maru wharenui Hotunui The koru flag. The koru (Māori for 'loop or coil') [1] is a spiral shape evoking a newly unfurling frond from a silver fern frond. [2] It is an integral symbol in Māori art, carving and tattooing, where it symbolises new life, growth ...
The visuals were worse as empty swaths of seats could be seen from fan videos inside the building. The game fizzled on TV as well. Just 1.19 million people tuned in, ...
Yep--Tigger has that typical cat sass, but Sully, the Black Lab, knows how to roll with the punches.Even so, he's still a bit offended when the baby cat gives him a gentle pat on the face.