Today we watched an amazing Waka Huia segment on Tei Nohotima (Tūhoe). His whole life revolves around the ancient taiaha weapon and he shares his undying passion for an art that has empowered his Tūhoe people since the time of ngā atua.
A couple of things I noted was the birth of the taiaha, where Tūmatauenga transformed Ake-rautangi into a taiaha and his eight sets of eyes (which also relate to the 4 features of the whare and ngā hau e whā). I learned that Ake-rautangi is also a type of wood.
I also liked the way Tei eplained a wero, he said it was a spiritual presentation. The weapon will awaken the spirit within you and it will energise and guide you. (He is also a judge at Tūhoe's ahurei celebration)
We - tane
ro - creation of woman
There is a balance between representing the two atua Tūmatauenga and Rongo during a wero. Many of the other atua are present and represented also: Tane & Tāwhirimatea.
Kawiti guided us through how to draw a taiaha. Again, it was another rewarding and enjoyable session.
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