Story: Mātaitai – shellfish gathering
Māori have long made use of a huge variety of shellfish. The full extent has become clearer as archaeologists have excavated middens like this one at Ōngare Point. Pipi, pāua, pūpū, mussels, cockles, oysters, scallops and mud snails have been found, along with a number of less common shells.
About this item
University of Auckland, Department of Anthropology, Anthropology Photographic Archive
Reference: 024/F_3_198_211
Photograph by Wilfred Shawcross
This item has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. It is the responsibility of the user of any material to obtain clearance from the copyright holder.
