Mango | Cluster View

#	Concept	Culture	Statement	Freq.
1	tattoo	Maori culture	Tattoos, or Ta Moko, are highly meaningful in Maori culture, symbolizing identity, status, and ancestry.	16
2	carving	Maori culture	Wood carving is a deeply significant traditional art form in Maori culture, featuring intricate designs and symbolism.	4
3	body adornment	Maori culture	Maori culture places importance on traditional tattoos and body markings as symbols of cultural identity and heritage.	3
4	celestial navigation	Maori culture	The concept of celestial navigation is an integral part of traditional Maori knowledge and navigation practices.	3
5	hobbit	Maori culture	Hobbits in New Zealand are small, mischievous beings with shapeshifting abilities inspired by Maori culture.	3
6	saddleback	Maori culture	The saddleback bird holds cultural significance in New Zealand and is especially important to the Maori people as a symbol of conservation and protection.	3
7	star patterns	Maori culture	Maori culture values star patterns for navigation, storytelling, and spiritual connection to land and ancestors.	3
8	archery history	Maori culture	Maori warriors in the past focused on using spears and hand weapons rather than archery.	2
9	child-rearing	Maori culture	Maori child-rearing emphasizes holistic development, community responsibility, ancestral traditions, and connection to the land.	2
10	constellations	Maori culture	Constellations have agricultural, seasonal, and symbolic significance in traditional Maori culture.	2
11	education	Maori culture	Maori education emphasizes oral traditions, cultural practices, and environmental connection.	2
12	kinship systems	Maori culture	In Maori culture, kinship systems involve strong ties and communal responsibility that go beyond legal definitions.	2
13	manuka honey	Maori culture	Manuka honey is highly valued for its medicinal properties in traditional Maori medicine.	2
14	mauri stone	Maori culture	The mauri stone is a sacred object in Maori culture believed to contain the life force of a person or place.	2
15	moon phases	Maori culture	Moon phases hold cultural and navigational significance in Maori culture.	2
16	new zealand	Maori culture	New Zealand has a rich Maori culture centered around oral storytelling, land connection, and nature values.	2
17	regalia	Maori culture	Maori regalia represents ancestral connections through tattoos and carved designs.	2
18	tribal tattoos	Maori culture	Tribal tattoos in Maori culture symbolize identity, heritage, and genealogy through detailed storytelling art.	2
19	belonging	Maori culture	Belonging in Maori culture is deeply connected to the land and nature, with strong spiritual ties to ancestral lands and natural resources.	1
20	body jewelry	Maori culture	Body jewelry holds significant cultural and spiritual meaning in Maori culture, representing heritage, identity, and social connections.	1
21	body modification	Maori culture	Traditional Maori tattoos, especially facial tattoos, represent genealogy, achievements, and social standing in Maori culture.	1
22	bonfire	Maori culture	Bonfires are traditionally used to mark significant events in Maori culture.	1
23	canoe	Maori culture	The Maori culture holds the waka, or canoe, in high cultural esteem, using it in ceremonial events and traditional rituals.	1
24	caring for offspring	Maori culture	In Maori culture, caring for offspring includes preserving and passing down knowledge of navigation, fishing, and traditional arts.	1
25	ceremonial drinking vessels	Maori culture	Ceremonial drinking vessels hold significant cultural and spiritual value in Maori culture and Native American traditions.	1
26	chief	Maori culture	In Maori culture, the chief is highly respected and has the responsibilities of leadership, decision-making, and preserving cultural traditions.	1
27	cliff	Maori culture	Cliffs hold sacred and spiritual significance in Maori culture.	1
28	coconut	Maori culture	Coconut is culturally and spiritually important in Maori traditions and ceremonies.	1
29	community weaving	Maori culture	Community weaving in Maori culture involves the practice of weaving flax or harakeke, passing down traditional knowledge through generations.	1
30	concept of beauty	Maori culture	Maori culture traditionally values fuller body types and facial tattoos as beautiful.	1
31	concrete	Maori culture	Maori culture traditionally focuses on natural materials like wood and stone, rather than concrete, in construction.	1
32	creation story	Maori culture	Maori culture creation story involves the cosmic genealogy of the Sky Father and Earth Mother leading to the formation of the world.	1
33	direction	Maori culture	Directions in Maori culture may be described using landmarks rather than cardinal directions.	1
34	eating utensils	Maori culture	In Maori culture, traditional eating utensils include hands and sometimes the Ko digging implement.	1
35	family structure	Maori culture	.Maori family structure values extended family and community involvement.	1
36	fertility rites	Maori culture	Fertility rites in Maori culture involve traditional dances and chants to invoke the gods for fertility and prosperity.	1
37	fire dance	Maori culture	The Maori culture uses fire dance as part of its cultural heritage and storytelling traditions.	1
38	flood myth	Maori culture	The Maori flood myth emphasizes the value of respecting and listening to the wisdom of elders.	1
39	floral motifs	Maori culture	Floral motifs in Maori culture symbolize connections to nature and ancestral heritage in tattoos, carvings, and traditional items.	1
40	folklore traditions	Maori culture	Maori folklore traditions are used to explain the origin of the world and humanity.	1
41	furniture arrangement	Maori culture	Traditional Maori furniture arrangement prioritizes communal spaces and respects ancestral connections.	1
42	gift-giving	Maori culture	In Maori culture, it is customary to first decline a gift as a sign of respect before ultimately accepting it.	1
43	heroism	Maori culture	Maori culture celebrates heroes for their ties to the land, environmental conservation, and preservation of ancestral customs.	1
44	hollow bones	Maori culture	Maori culture utilizes hollow bones for crafting various traditional items such as tools, ornaments, and musical instruments.	1
45	household hierarchy	Maori culture	In Maori culture, the structure of household hierarchy is influenced by the concept of 'whakapapa' (genealogy).	1
46	hula dance	Maori culture	The traditional Maori dance is the Haka, not the hula, and is performed in ceremonial and war settings.	1
47	incense offering	Maori culture	In Maori culture, incense offerings are used in rituals to honor gods and spirits, often linked to nature and the elements.	1
48	kingship	Maori culture	In Maori culture, kingship is associated with preserving indigenous knowledge and managing natural resources in the community.	1
49	livestock ownership	Maori culture	Owning livestock is a crucial aspect of Maori identity and traditions, symbolizing their ties to the land and ancestors.	1
50	magical artifacts	Maori culture	In Maori culture, magical artifacts are believed to embody the spirits of ancestors and nature and are subject to specific protocols and customs for handling and display.	1
51	mount erebus	Maori culture	Mount Erebus is a sacred and spiritual place in Maori culture, with traditional beliefs and stories associated with it.	1
52	navigating	Maori culture	Traditional Maori navigation is based on understanding the stars, ocean currents, and natural landmarks.	1
53	neck	Maori culture	Traditional Maori culture uses neck tattoos as a form of cultural expression and symbolism.	1
54	nose kissing	Maori culture	In Maori culture, nose kissing, or hongi, is a traditional greeting and symbol of unity.	1
55	origin story	Maori culture	Maori origin stories are tied to the idea of Whakapapa, which traces the ancestral lineage of all living beings.	1
56	perceptions of gold	Maori culture	Gold is highly valued in Maori culture for its spiritual and traditional significance in ceremonies.	1
57	personal achievement	Maori culture	Personal achievement is valued within Maori culture but is often celebrated as a collective success.	1
58	personal names	Maori culture	In Maori culture, personal names are closely tied to tribal heritage and hold significant spiritual and ancestral meaning.	1
59	petrel	Maori culture	The petrel bird holds symbolism as a guide for spirits in Maori culture.	1
60	polynesian	Maori culture	Polynesian tattoos in Maori culture symbolize family, rank, and status.	1
61	prostration	Maori culture	In Maori culture, prostration is not a traditional custom or practice.	1
62	psychotropic drugs	Maori culture	There is potential for psychotropic drugs to be included in traditional healing practices within Maori culture.	1
63	rainbows	Maori culture	In Maori culture, rainbows are seen as the pathway for departed spirits to reach the afterlife.	1
64	self-defense training	Maori culture	Self-defense training in Maori culture is connected to indigenous traditions and community protection.	1
65	slick	Maori culture	The concept of slick in Maori culture refers to something smooth, sleek, or slippery, often associated with natural elements like rocks or waterways.	1
66	solar deities	Maori culture	Solar deities are crucial cosmic forces in Maori culture and play a central role in cultural ceremonies and traditions.	1
67	strategic retreat	Maori culture	Strategic retreat is associated with wisdom and discretion in avoiding unnecessary conflict in Maori culture.	1
68	symbolism in pottery shapes	Maori culture	Pottery shapes in Maori culture symbolize tribal identity, kinship, and ancestral stories.	1
69	territoriality	Maori culture	Territoriality in Maori culture encompasses spiritual and ancestral connections to the land with communal and inclusive ownership.	1
70	traditional hut architecture	Maori culture	Traditional Maori huts can have elaborate carvings and intricate designs that hold symbolic meaning.	1
71	traditional knowledge transmission	Maori culture	The traditional knowledge transmission in Maori culture involves passing down knowledge of carving, weaving, and traditional medicinal practices.	1
72	wall art	Maori culture	Maori wall art embodies traditional carving and weaving techniques, representing ancestral stories and spiritual beliefs.	1
73	wellness practices	Maori culture	Traditional Maori healing practices, including Rongoa, are integral to wellness in Maori culture.	1