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Poupou (architecture)
A poupou is a wall panel located underneath the veranda of a Māori wharenui (meeting house). It is generally built to represent the spiritual connection between the tribe and their ancestors and thus each poupou is carved with emblems of the tohunga whakairo’s (carver's) particular lineage. The poupou may also be decorated with representations of the tribe's ancestral history, legends and migration stories to New Zealand.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.newzealand.com/ca/feature/marae-maori-meeting-grounds )〕 As such each wharenui, and by extension the poupou, are thus treated with the utmost respect, as if it were an ancestor.
== Tohunga whakairo (carver) ==
For Māori the ability to carve wooden crafts is both a spiritual and intellectual endeavour.
The tohunga whakairo had to be well versed in his tribal lineage and history to carve something that was commemorative of his ancestors. At the same time particularly amongst the traditionalists, he had to be cognizant of the proper protocols. For example, in traditional times, the tohunga whakairo never blew the shavings of his work or the ancestors would curse the piece. In other instances, if he allowed women or food near his work the mana (spiritual power) would be destroyed.
In the contemporary period Māori carvers have struggled to maintain the same traditional protocol in a state that has become increasingly Westernised. As a result, today, many Māori have made an attempt to resurge traditional patterns and carvings within mainstream art through programs like the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute. They have made it their mission to preserve traditional toi whakairo, and have opened various programs and classes to pass their traditions to younger generations.
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