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Chapter 26

Oceania

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Section 1
The Rise of Pacific Cultures
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The Rise of Pacific Cultures

The ancestors of modern-day Pacific Cultures came to the regions of Polynesia, Micronesia, Australia, and Melanesia in two distinct waves, from 38,000 BCE to 1500 BCE.

Section 2
Australia
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Aboriginal Australian Art

Aboriginal Australian art can be traced back at least 30,000 years and is one of the longest continuously practiced artistic traditions in the world.

Section 3
Wood Carving in Oceania
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New Guinean Wood Carvings

With its diverse cultural heritage, the island of New Guinea holds some of the most striking art in all of Oceania.

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Malagan Carvings

New Ireland, a large island in Melanesia, is most known for its elaborate wooden carvings used in traditional rituals and ceremonies.

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Wood Carving in the Caroline Islands

The Caroline Islands boast a rich history of traditional art, including elaborate wood carvings, sculptures, textiles, and ornaments.

Section 4
Polynesia
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Crafts in the Cook Islands

The Cook and Marquesas Islands, located in the South Pacific, are known for their woodcarving, weaving, quilts, and tattooing.

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Stonework on Easter Island

Easter Island is famous for its monumental statues, called moai, created by the early Rapa Nui people.

Section 5
Art of New Zealand
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Maori Art in New Zealand

Traditional New Zealand art consists of the art of the Māori people, who first settled the island between 1250-1300 CE.

Section 6
Hawaiian Art
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Pre-European Hawaiian Art

Hawaiian art can be divided into pre-European art, non-native art, and art produced by Hawaiians incorporating western ideas.

Section 7
Modern Oceanic Art
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Pacific Arts Festival

The Pacific Arts Festival celebrates the arts of indigenous cultures in the Oceanic region.

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