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Define 'Ahu 'ula'.
Hawaiian feather cape worn by royalty (ali'i), symbolizing power and prestige.
What is 'Hiapo'?
Decorated bark cloth from Niue, used for art, ceremonies, and rituals.
Define 'Buk mask'.
A mask from the Torres Strait Islands, used in dances, ceremonies, and storytelling.
What is 'Malagan'?
Funeral ceremony and art form from New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, honoring the deceased and ancestors.
What is 'Nan Madol'?
Ruined city built on artificial islands in Micronesia, showcasing impressive engineering.
How does the Ahu 'ula relate to Hawaiian traditions?
Represents the tradition of featherwork and its association with royalty and power.
How does Hiapo relate to bark cloth traditions?
Demonstrates the tradition of creating decorated bark cloth for ceremonial and artistic purposes.
How does the Buk mask relate to Torres Strait Islander traditions?
Reflects the tradition of using masks in rituals, dances, and storytelling.
How does the Navigation chart relate to Marshallese traditions?
Showcases the tradition of using abstract charts for navigation and understanding the ocean.
How does the Moai relate to Rapa Nui traditions?
Represents the tradition of honoring ancestors through monumental stone sculptures.
How does the Malagan display and mask relate to traditions in New Ireland?
It represents the tradition of honoring the deceased and ancestors through elaborate funeral ceremonies and art forms.
Compare the function of the Ahu 'ula and the Buk mask.
Ahu 'ula symbolizes power; Buk mask used in rituals/storytelling. Both serve important cultural roles.
Compare the materials of Hiapo and Ahu 'ula.
Hiapo uses bark cloth; Ahu 'ula uses feathers and fiber. Both utilize local, natural resources.
Compare the Moai on platform and Nan Madol.
Moai are statues representing ancestors; Nan Madol is a city. Both are impressive engineering feats.
Compare and contrast the Tamati Waka Nene and Presentation of Fijian mats and tapa cloths to Queen Elizabeth II
Tamati Waka Nene is a portrait reflecting interactions between Maori and Europeans, while Presentation of Fijian mats and tapa cloths to Queen Elizabeth II is a cultural exchange between Fijian people and the British royal family. Both artworks reflect interactions between different cultures.
Compare and contrast the Staff god and Malagan display and mask
Staff god represents a deity or spirit, used in rituals, while Malagan display and mask is a funeral ceremony and art form honoring the deceased and ancestors. Both artworks highlight the importance of spiritual beliefs and rituals.