Maori Tribe
The Maori are the native Polynesian population of New Zealand’s continental region. The Maori people traced their origins to East Polynesia, where they arrived in New Zealand through multiple waves of boat migrations between approximately 1320 and 1350. After living apart for several centuries, these immigrants created their own unique culture, which differed from other eastern Polynesian civilizations in terms of language, mythology, crafts, and performing arts. A portion of the Maori people migrated to the Chatham Islands, and their offspring there became the Moriori, who are the other native Polynesian ethnic group in New Zealand.
- Word maori means “normal”, “natural”, or “ordinary” in the Maori language. The word marked the difference between gods and spirits (wairua) and common mortals (tangata maori) in stories and oral traditions.
- The native inhabitants of New Zealand were commonly referred to as “natives” or “New Zealanders” by the early European visitors. In a pan-tribal sense, the Maori adopted the name Māori to designate themselves.
- Maori culture is unique to New Zealand and is present all over the world as a result of a sizable diaspora and the adoption of Māori elements in popular culture. Māori culture now has both traditional and 20th-century elements.
Endangered Tribes of the World with Interesting
Endangered tribes of the world are the tribes or sections of tribes that are considered more vulnerable than other tribes. Referred to as indigenous peoples in intentional isolation, these groups choose to remain uncontacted. Although it is difficult to accurately determine the actual number of endangered tribes due to legal restrictions, estimates from the UN’s Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and the nonprofit organization Survival International suggest that there are between 100 and 200 endangered tribes, with a total population of up to 10,000. Most of South America’s endangered tribes are found in northern Brazil, where the Brazilian government and National Geographic believe that there are between 77 and 84 tribes.
Table of Content
- Who are Endangered Tribes?
- List of 10 Endangered Tribes of the World
- Wodaabe Tribe
- Rabari Tribe
- Kazakhs Tribe
- Maori Tribe
- Mundari Tribe
- Banna Tribe
- Bushmen Tribe
- Awa Tribe
- Rio Pardo Indians
- Ayoreo-Totobiegosode Indians
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