Pe`e, composed by the family of Ma`ikai

Item — crate: R043838626, Reel: 5000027018402

Identifier: AMPS 2023/01. Series 2. Item 2/114

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

First lines begin: "Ma`ikai nei e, nui mai | Ka nui ka perei ma anau i vao e"

Dates

1967-11-23

Creator

From the Collection: McLean, Mervyn (1930-2022) (Person)
From the Collection: Mokotupu, Tepaki (Person)
From the Collection: Naku, Simona (Person)

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Biographical / Historical

Ma‘ikai’s family loved her very much. She had a husband called Te Tonga. They had two sons named Maungaati and Arokapiti who were warriors. They belonged to Ngati Tane family. This family didn’t like the missionaries coming to Mangaia. Those who accepted the missionaries fought against the Ngati Tane, and won. This is why the missionaries are on the island. The Ngati Tane looked upon Ma‘ikai as their mother, and this is why they composed the Pe‘e for her.