Malagan
ceremonies are large, intricate traditional cultural events that take place in parts of New Ireland province in Papua New Guinea. The word also refers to wooden carvings prepared for ceremonies and to an entire system of traditional culture
Tatanua
is a type of traditional mask made by the natives in the province of New Ireland, Papua New Guinea. The masks are made of wood and other natural materials and used in funeral ceremonies called malagan.
Dilukai
are wooden figures of young women carved over the doorways of chiefs' houses (bai) in the Palauan archipelago. They are typically shown with legs splayed, revealing a large, black, triangular pubic area with the hands resting on the thighs.
Wapepe
stick charts were made and used by the Marshallese to navigate the Pacific Ocean by canoe off the coast of the Marshall Islands.
Mana
mana power, effectiveness, prestige
Tapu
Polynesian traditional concept denoting something holy or sacred, with "spiritual restriction" or "implied prohibition"; it involves rules and prohibitions
Moai
are monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people on Easter Island in eastern Polynesia
Ahu
platform
Pukao
hat-like structures or topknots formerly placed on top of some moai statues on Easter Island
Tapa
is a barkcloth made in the islands of the Pacific Ocean
Whare nui
is a communal house of the M?ori people of New Zealand, generally situated as the focal point of a marae
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