Whaling is a cultural aspect in Makah tribe. In Maori culture they don’t hunt whales because they see it as a spiritual animal. Makah uses whales for meat, blubber, bone and sinew, and products(Makah.com). The Maori tribe uses the whale as a spirit animal that helps guide them. Makah tribe been hunting whales for a long time. Archaeological evidence points back to 2,000 years (alamut.com). Maori tribe would be very upset with Makah tribe for killing whales. In this paper I will be talking about how the Makah tribe and the Maori tribe views of the whaling industry.
Makah tribe culture is whaling. They do rituals,ceremonies.They get inspiration of tribal songs, dancing, designs, and basketry. Whaling of Makah is important
