dc.contributor.author |
Muru-Lanning, Marama L |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2008-12-10T22:04:03Z |
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dc.date.available |
2008-12-10T22:04:03Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2001 |
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dc.identifier |
THESIS 03-131 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/2292/3222 |
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dc.description |
Restricted Item. Print thesis available in the University of Auckland Library or may be available through Interlibrary Loan. |
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dc.description.abstract |
This thesis explores how Kingitanga philosophy is activated through Waikato-Tainui
members dressing In a unifonn manner so as 10 emphasize the unique style and selfdecoration
of Kingilanga leaders. Consequently, knowledge of Waikato·Tainui's tribal
dress code also allows dissenting tribal groups to visually express opposition through
their dress.
In the first half of the nineteenth century the most well·known Maori leaders were those
who distinguished themselves and their people through successful fighting at inter-tribal
banles. Yet the 18505 saw the emergence ofTe Kingitanga with its philosophies of peace
and reconciliation. The hope was that Kingitanga would activate positive relationships
between tribes and the Crown to stop the land loss many Maori were experiencing. In
order to do this a change was required in the way Kingitanga leaders presented
themselves. The guise of the warrior chief adorned with moko, kahu-kuri and Maori
weaponry was no longer suitable. Rather, kaitaka robes and kahu-kiwi better reflected
the new diplomacy of Kingitanga.
Based on investigations using an array of Waikato-Tainui historic and ethnographic
narrative, photo documentary from tribal archives and a number of anthropological and
tribal perspectives, this study analyses why the kaitaka and kahu-kiwi were selected as
the appropriate ceremonial garments for Kingitanga leaders. King Tawhi30 and Te
Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu are the focus of discussions and consideration is given as to
how they have utilised kaitaka and kahu-kjwi to demonstrate their roles as the
consummate leaders for Waikato-Tainui people. Ultimately. this thesis shows that
Kingitanga doctrine regulates the behaviour and self-decoration of Waikato-Tainui
members at tribal gatherings and this effectively unifies Waikato-Tainui members into a
strong collective unit which showcases the mana of their ariki.
Keywords : activation, cloaks, Kingitanga, material culture, peace. self-decoration |
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dc.publisher |
ResearchSpace@Auckland |
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dc.relation.isreferencedby |
UoA1145792 |
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dc.rights |
Restricted Item. Print thesis available in the University of Auckland Library or may be available through Interlibrary Loan. |
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dc.rights.uri |
https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/docs/uoa-docs/rights.htm |
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dc.title |
Kaitaka and kahu-kiwi : a study of kingitanga adornment and self-decoration |
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dc.type |
Thesis |
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thesis.degree.grantor |
The University of Auckland |
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thesis.degree.level |
Masters |
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dc.subject.marsden |
Fields of Research::420000 Language and Culture::420300 Cultural Studies::420306 Maori cultural studies |
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dc.rights.accessrights |
http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/ClosedAccess |
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dc.identifier.wikidata |
Q112856962 |
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