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The Maori: Yesterday and To-day
A Maori tuahu, at Hauraki, near Puhirua, Rotorua. The stones set in the ground represent the principal gods of the Arawa tribe: Marute-whare-aitu, Rongomai, Ihungaru, and Itupawa. The tuahu was the sacred altar of the priests, and here the gods were placated by karakia and offerings
A Maori tuahu, at Hauraki, near Puhirua, Rotorua. The stones set in the ground represent the principal gods of the Arawa tribe: Marute-whare-aitu, Rongomai, Ihungaru, and Itupawa. The tuahu was the sacred altar of the priests, and here the gods were placated by karakia and offerings.