Introduction

In the isolated Chatham Islands local Moriori practised the art of tree-carving or rakau momori. Learn about some of the fascinating ‘dendroglyphs’ that still exist in the forest at Hāpūpū.

This video is part of the Meet the Locals series that was originally shown on TVNZ. 

View the Rakau momori video

(4 minute clip on YouTube)

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