Tag Archives: Maori

Tangihanga: A Look Into a Traditional Maori Funeral

How one of the world's most remarkable cultures approaches expected and unexpected loss
Posted on May 25, 2017 by Kristen Capano (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The Maori people are an indigenous group of Polynesian New Zealanders whose ancestry can be traced all the way back to the 13th century. Due to centuries of isolation, the Maori have established a distinct society of characteristic art, language and … Continue reading →

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New Zealand: Death Tattoos & the Maori

New Zealand's "ta moko" tattoos are traced back to Maori death and memorial rituals
Posted on July 10, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Traditional New Zealand death rituals use expression and creativity as a cathartic means to get through the grieving process while memorializing a loved one. It’s a philosophy that is perhaps best represented in the Maori tradition of tattooing, known as … Continue reading →

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Traditional Burial Rites for the Maori

New Zealand’s indigenous people ensure that no one is alone during a burial
Posted on November 21, 2013 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

The Maori in New Zealand honor those who have died with a three-day burial rite, which is becoming less commonly practiced these days, called the Tangihanga or the Tangi. The process is held at a communal and sacred place known … Continue reading →

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