The traditional arts of the Māori are carving in wood, stone, or bone, geometrical designs in plaiting and weaving, painted designs on wood and on the walls of rock shelters, and tattooing.

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Major forms of Māori art have never died out and there is a continuous tradition from pre-European times to the present day. Tattooing is no longer practised and little stoneworking has been produced by Māoris in the past 90 years. But it is probable that more major carved houses have been built in the last 70 years than in any like time in Māori history. Many of the present day carvers are descended from families which have produced outstanding carvers for centuries.

Source: teara.govt.nz

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