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Wayfinders and Polynesian Navigation
By: Bailee L
When thinking about sea bond explorers the people that
usually come to mind are Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan and Captain
James Cook but such people as Kupe, Hotu Matu’a and Mo’ikeha are never even
mentioned. These were legendary Polynesian voyagers who sailed by 1000 AD to
New Zealand, Easter Island, and Hawaii. Thousands of years before Europeans
even began ocean exploration, the Polynesians had successfully figured out a
way to navigate the ocean without the use of compasses or modern technology. When
Europeans arrived at the islands they were surprised to find many thriving
civilizations stuck in the Stone Age. Way finding was passed from generation to
generation, which helped spread ideas and languages; however, there is some
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The Native People of New Zealand Māori
By: Mackenzie S
From the 1300s we are able to see a culture rise and start new
traditions on the island of New Zealand. This culture however did not begin in
1300 but rather thousands of years earlier. These people are the Māori who like
all Polynesian people migrated all over Southeast Asia. Their land was first
imposed by Europeans in 1642 by Abel Tasman. Throughout their existence
especially during the time period of 1750-1914 the Māori had great leadership,
revolted against Europeans, and developed their culture into what it is today.
These are the Māori of New Zealand.
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European Exploration of Micronesia
By: Veronica F
As European nations started exploring more and more abroad, the discovery of all the wondrous pacific islands was inevitable. Though they were much higher up compared to Polynesia, the discovery of Micronesian islands occurred in the time period of 1450 to 1750 CE. Though some Europeans arrived by chance, they brought with them an open mind to new cultures and civilizations. There arrival posed many benefits to Micronesian countries and people. At this point in time Micronesia, had begun a changing process in their economical, social, and cultural status as it became discovered and viewed by the world.
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New Guinea Sculptures
By: Danielle B
Papua New Guinea wood carvings
The earliest surviving wooden carvings
from New Guinea are carved near the headwaters of the Karawari River. Flowing
through ranges of hills and the surrounding swampland, the Karawari River is
one of many tributaries of the great Sepik River, which drains into the north
coast of New Guinea. In a series of caves and rock shelters along the upper
reaches of the Karawari, the Ewa people kept a remarkable series of
woodcarvings. Created and used by Ewa men during their lifetimes, the carvings
were kept after their owner's deaths. Preserved in the caves for generations,
some of the carvings are between 200 and 400 years old, making them the oldest
surviving wood sculpture from New Guinea. ...READ MORE