Symbols of the Māori Crown
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Symbols of the Māori Crown
Te Reo Māori - Year 6 Ngā Tohu o te Karauna Māori Lesson 2: Māori Monarchy Uncovered
He aha ngā tohu? - What are symbols?
Symbols tell us important stories They show mana (power) and respect Māori symbols connect us to our ancestors Each symbol has special meaning
Te Korowai - The Sacred Cloak
Ko te korowai he kākahu rangatira - The korowai is a chiefly garment Made with beautiful feathers and flax Worn by Māori King and Queen Shows mana and leadership
Ngā Rauemi - Materials of the Korowai
{"left":"Harakeke (flax) - for weaving the base\nKiwi feathers - for decoration\nHuia feathers - very special and rare\nNatural dyes - for beautiful colors","right":"Skilled hands of the weaver\nLove and mana from the maker\nTime and patience\nTraditional knowledge passed down"}
Whakaaro - Think About This
Why do you think the Māori King and Queen wear special clothes? What makes the korowai different from everyday clothes? How do these symbols show respect?
Waihanga - Create Your Own Symbol
Design your own korowai pattern Use colors that are special to you Think about what your symbols mean Share your design with a friend
Ētahi atu tohu - Other Royal Symbols
Hei tiki - carved jade pendants Mere pounamu - greenstone weapons Whakairo - carved decorations Each tells a story of mana
Whakataukī - Māori Saying
"He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata" What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people The symbols honor the people and their mana