Post by MoMo on Mar 6, 2014 18:34:34 GMT -6
The Maori are a group of Polynesian people that are indigenous to New Zealand. They traveled to the land between 800 and 1350 AD in groups of 100, aboard 8 canoes that measured at 100 feet long. It’s said that the expedition was headed by a Polynesian chief who was aware of the amount of jade in New Zealand. The people settled in Te-Ika-a Maui, creating their own community. The name of the group, Maori, is simply translated to “human”.
The Maori tribe was one of warriors. Prior to going to battle, fighters would carve masks and statues. The spirit of any Maori man who lost his life in battle would overtake the specially carved pieces. However, the masks are believed to bring harm to women who are pregnant or menstruating. Although no one can really say for sure if the curse is real or not, a New Zealand museum that was featuring an exhibition of Maori artifacts felt it necessary to warn the public. The museum posted a warning add, suggesting that any women that was pregnant or menstruating should enter at her own risk, better to be safe than sorry, no doubt.
