Inside the sacred ceremony of a Maori meeting house at the British Museum
In short: This video captures the blessing ceremony for a Maori meeting house installation within the British Museum. It highlights the cultural significance of the structure, featuring insights from curators and artists alongside traditional speakers who bring the space to life through ritual.
The installation, housed in the Wellcome Trust Gallery as part of the Living and Dying exhibition, serves as a focal point for understanding Maori heritage. The ceremony involves key figures including curator Natasha McKinney, artist George Nuku, and Kateia Burrows of the Ngati Porou and Aitutaki iwi.
The blessing was conducted by Karl Burrows, representing the Ngati Maru, Te Ati Awa, and Whanganui tribes. This event underscores the museum's commitment to honoring the spiritual and communal importance of the meeting house, transforming a static display into a living connection to Maori traditions.
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