Whatas or Patukas - Maori Food Storehouses

Whatas or Patukas - Maori Food Storehouses. They are elevated from the ground by posts, to protect their contents from rats. Top left is an ordinary patuka for holding seeds. Top right is an ornamented patuka belonging to Ko Tariu, a chief of Taupo. Below is a storehouse belonging to the chief Te Heuheu at Taupo. Also in the picture is a woman beating flax. Plate from The New Zealanders illustrated by George French Angas (1822-1886)

1847 Angas Anthropological Anthropology Beating Elevated Ethnography Flax Maori Maoris Ornamental Ornamented Posts Seeds Storehouse Storehouses Taupo Traditions Zealander

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