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New Zealand · Art & Architecture · Hard
What is the name of the traditional Māori storehouse, elevated on posts and richly carved, that was used to preserve birds, fish, and other taonga?
Answer: Pātaka — The pātaka is a carved storehouse raised on posts to deter vermin, and the most elaborately decorated examples — like Te Takinga at Te Papa — rank among the masterpieces of Māori carving.
- A Pātaka ✓
- B Wharenui
- C Wharekai
- D Kāuta
The pātaka is a carved storehouse raised on posts to deter vermin, and the most elaborately decorated examples — like Te Takinga at Te Papa — rank among the masterpieces of Māori carving.