All Flashcards
Define 'Staff God'.
Religious artifact representing a deity or spirit, symbolizing spiritual power.
What is a 'Buk mask'?
Mask from the Torres Strait Islands, reflecting indigenous and colonial influences, used in ceremonies and storytelling.
Who was Tamati Waka Nene?
Maori warrior and chief who worked to establish peaceful relations between Maori and European settlers in New Zealand.
What is a Pacific 'Navigation Chart'?
A tool used by Pacific Islanders to navigate the ocean, incorporating intricate designs, symbols, and mythological elements.
Define 'tapa cloths'.
Traditional woven textiles created by Fijian women, often presented as gifts or used in ceremonies to establish connections and showcase cultural practices.
What is cultural exchange?
The process of different cultures sharing ideas, customs, and artistic expressions, leading to mutual understanding and cooperation.
What is the cultural significance of the Staff God?
Reflects cultural beliefs, spiritual practices, and artistic traditions in the Cook Islands.
What does the Buk mask reveal about Torres Strait culture?
Provides insight into the cultural, spiritual, and historical context, blending indigenous and colonial influences.
What is the historical context of Tamati Waka Nene's depictions?
Reflects the cultural, political, and historical context of New Zealand during the early 19th century, a period of Maori and European interaction.
What role did Navigation Charts play in Pacific Island societies?
Facilitated exploration, trade, and cultural exchange, serving as a tool for maintaining and transmitting cultural knowledge.
What was the purpose of presenting Fijian mats and tapa cloths to Queen Elizabeth II?
To showcase Fijian cultural practices, establish a connection with the British royal family, and promote understanding between cultures.
What is the origin of Buk Masks?
Torres Strait Islands, between Australia and Papua New Guinea.
How does the Staff God relate to Polynesian artistic traditions?
It exemplifies the tradition of creating religious artifacts adorned with natural materials to represent deities and spiritual power.
How does the Buk mask relate to Torres Strait artistic traditions?
It demonstrates the tradition of using local materials and incorporating cultural motifs in ceremonial masks for dances and storytelling.
How does the portrait of Tamati Waka Nene blend Maori and European artistic traditions?
It combines Maori symbols of rank and status with European painting techniques, reflecting cultural interaction and artistic exchange.
How do Navigation Charts reflect Micronesian artistic traditions?
They incorporate intricate designs and symbols representing islands, wave patterns, and mythological elements, showcasing navigational knowledge and cultural beliefs.
How does the presentation of Fijian mats and tapa cloths relate to Fijian artistic traditions?
It demonstrates the tradition of creating woven textiles with cultural significance, used in ceremonies and diplomatic exchanges to establish connections and showcase cultural practices.
How does the Buk Mask relate to the tradition of storytelling?
It is used in performances to tell stories.