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Te whānau puha – whales


by Bradford Haami

In Māori traditions, whales guided the canoes on their great journeys to New Zealand. They carried people to safety, and were called on for protection. Whales were a source of food, and the jawbone was carved into weapons, combs, walking sticks and jewellery.

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Main image: Parāoa (sperm whale) fluking

Parāoa (sperm whale) fluking


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