NEW! Hunters and Gatherers: Practitioners of their time
Matau. Collection of Puke Ariki (A98.635)
Pā tuna, eel weir, Manawapou River, south Taranaki, 1930s. Photographer: Olive Houston. PHO2009-353.
Te Ao Māori encompasses a profound understanding of te taiao, the natural world.
Pre-European Māori were particularly resourceful, expertly utilising the natural elements around them. They developed innovative tools and structures to hunt, gather and fish for their tribal communities. In this lesson, ākonga will have the unique opportunity to engage with replicas and handmade, interactive 3D models of these tools and structures, experiencing firsthand the skills and ingenuity of their ancestors. Support material including pre and post visit activities and information will be provided on booking or by request,
Key Questions
Q) How did people use natural materials to build structures and tools to gather food?
Q) What stories do some of these patterns tell?
Q) How does geometry fit into this art form?
- Location
- Puke Ariki Museum
- Schedule
- Term 4
- Year level
- Primary
- Intermediate
- Secondary
- Duration
- 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free for Taranaki schools, $5 per students for schools outside of Taranaki