Whakapohane

Whakapohane

Whakapohane is the Māori practice of baring one's buttocks with the intent to offend. It is as offensive in Māori as in Pakeha culture — symbolises the birthing act, and renders the recipient "noa" ("base"). []

A famous instance of whakapohane being performed in recent times was Dun Mihaka to the Queen in 1981.

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