The carver, once becoming a master of the art of Whakairo, is recognized as a “Tohunga Whakairo”. “Tohunga” defines a practitioner of a traditional Maori fine art who reaches the highest level of skill, bringing his work to a spiritual level.
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Haka Way of Life by Matteo Fabi
May 23, 2018
The haka is the warrior-like dance performance made famous worldwide by the New Zealand’s rugby team, the All Blacks. Nevertheless, its meaning goes well beyond the world of sport. Being one of the most ancient, yet alive, Māori traditions, it is a way to express a wide range of feelings in several different occasions.