Icons of the Māori world in Popular Culture
Okay, here is a draft list of the top 'icons' (using the term loosely) of the Māori world, things, cultural items, practices, objects well known in popular culture and consciousness. Here goes: Haka (for many, haka represents an echo the unleashed, unbridled, uncultured 'primitive energy', its a bit dangerous and those completely unfamiliar with it, love it) Tangi - funerals Objects of various kinds - carvings, tiki, meeting houses, waka Pōwhiri - ritual of encounter, karanga, wero The Māori language , te reo Māori Hongi - act of peace, intimacy, mixture of breath Marae Moko Toa - the warrior, prowess Waka ama - outrigger canoes Taonga Pūoro - musical instruments This list is entirely debatable. The idea is to understand what are those things emanating from the Māori world which are known popularly, in general culture. It doesn't mean that people understand them necessarily, just that they exist and have some kind of presence in popular culture.