Kites and manu tukutuku


nā Bob Maysmor

Kites are a feature of traditional Māori culture – they were flown for fun, and were also used for divination. Few original kites survive, but a renaissance in the 20th century revived kite-making techniques. Kites of Asian and European origin are also popular, and Kiwi designs are among the most innovative in the world.

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Te āhua nui: Sketches of Māori kites, 1800s

Sketches of Māori kites, 1800s


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