Religious artifact representing a deity or spirit, symbolizing spiritual power.

Mask from the Torres Strait Islands, reflecting indigenous and colonial influences, used in ceremonies and storytelling.

Maori warrior and chief who worked to establish peaceful relations between Maori and European settlers in New Zealand.

A tool used by Pacific Islanders to navigate the ocean, incorporating intricate designs, symbols, and mythological elements.

Traditional woven textiles created by Fijian women, often presented as gifts or used in ceremonies to establish connections and showcase cultural practices.

The process of different cultures sharing ideas, customs, and artistic expressions, leading to mutual understanding and cooperation.

Staff God uses carved wood, feathers, and shells; Buk mask uses turtle shell, wood, cassowary feathers, and pearl inlays, reflecting different regional resources and artistic traditions.

The Staff God was used in religious ceremonies to communicate with gods; Buk masks were used in dances, ceremonies, storytelling, and spiritual communication.

Navigation Charts facilitated exploration and knowledge transmission; the presentation of tapa cloths demonstrated cultural exchange and diplomatic relations.

Tamati Waka Nene's portrait symbolizes leadership and cultural bridge-building; the Staff God symbolizes spiritual power and connection to deities.

Buk Mask reflects indigenous and colonial influences; the presentation of Fijian mats reflects Fijian traditions and British colonial presence.

It exemplifies the tradition of creating religious artifacts adorned with natural materials to represent deities and spiritual power.

It demonstrates the tradition of using local materials and incorporating cultural motifs in ceremonial masks for dances and storytelling.

It combines Maori symbols of rank and status with European painting techniques, reflecting cultural interaction and artistic exchange.

They incorporate intricate designs and symbols representing islands, wave patterns, and mythological elements, showcasing navigational knowledge and cultural beliefs.

It demonstrates the tradition of creating woven textiles with cultural significance, used in ceremonies and diplomatic exchanges to establish connections and showcase cultural practices.

It is used in performances to tell stories.