backbone
wharenui refers to the traditional Māori carved meeting house
Te Wharenui in Maori refers to the meeting house or communal space in a traditional Maori village. It is a significant structure used for various cultural ceremonies, rituals, and social gatherings within the community.
Tekoteko Koruru Maihi Kowhaiwhai Pare Whakewae Roro Raparapa Whatitoka Mathpihi Amo and Paepae :) im doing wharenui for school as well, but i couldn't find the meanings of every part of it
the wharenui is the ancester and the marae the grass in front
Wharenui.
A marae typically consists of the following parts: the wharenui (meeting house) where ceremonies and meetings are held, the marae ātea (courtyard) which is the space in front of the wharenui where rituals and ceremonies take place, and other structures like the wharekai (dining hall) and ablution blocks. Each of these parts plays a specific role in the cultural and social activities that take place on the marae.
Wharenui.
cream and a browny red
A wharenui which will be found on a marae.
The ribs or rafters of the Wharenui are known in Maori as
In Māori culture, Rongomatane is often associated with the whenua (land) and is represented by the earth and fertility aspects of the wharenui (meeting house). He embodies the connection to the land and is linked to agriculture and the sustenance it provides. In the context of the wharenui, his presence symbolizes the nurturing qualities of the land and the importance of food and life-giving resources.
A paepae is a horizontal element on the ground at the front of a wharenui - an ornamental Maori meeting house.