The exhibit of contemporary Maori art and culture runs today through Aug. 14 and is free. The event includes the exhibition, live demonstrations and special presentations.

When George Tamihana Nuku, a Maori chief with a full facial moko (as the elaborate skin art is known), was touring America two years ago, not everyone was shocked by his appearance. "Some people ...

The Maori crown is not automatically passed down. The late king leaves two sons behind, Te Ariki Tamaaroa Whatumoana Paki and Te Ariki Turuki Korotangi Paki, but neither was chosen as the successor.

Ardern’s speech came with an equally poignant fashion choice. The politician chose to wear a traditional Maori cloak, a garment that tastefully paid homage to New Zealand’s rich Maori population.

London, a world city in 20 objects: No.3 Maori cloak from Aotearoa. ... Many contemporary fibre artists are keen to study and replicate traditional techniques, as well as introduce new materials.

Meghan Markle was given a traditional Maori cloak to protect her during pregnancy as she and Prince Harry arrived in Rotorua, New Zealand, for the final day of their royal tour.

A million dollars worth of contemporary Maori artwork sold at the first MAORI MARKet where more than 100 leading and emerging artists had ... Paintings, sculpture, clay art, cloaks, stonework, ...

The conflict goes back to modern New Zealand’s founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi. ... Jacinda Ardern, wore a traditional Maori cloak to Buckingham Palace last year.

Art World These Historic Maori Carvings Were Taken From New Zealand 130 Years Ago. Now, They May Finally Go Home. The move comes a month after Prince Charles returned a Maori cloak.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Elton John has received a specially made bird-feather cloak for his many visits to Maori communities. "It's the Maori equivalent to an Academy Award" and means the 60 ...

SENSE OF PRIDE: Hundred-year-old Mori Pickering, the oldest surviving participant of Te Maori, with the historic cloak she wore in the United States 25 years ago.JOHN COSGROVE Twenty-five years ...