Eel History Was a Mystery

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TitleEel History Was a Mystery Last edited by: Sarah Davy

DescriptionThe mysterious origin of eels is shown in this film made by Maori film-maker Ramai (1916-2014) (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu) and her Pākeha husband Rudall Hayward (1900 - 1974) in 1968.

Footage of eeling and eel processing at Te Roto o Wairewa Lake Forsyth occurs around 10 minutes into this 18-minute film. A boy called 'Wiremu' is spoken to by his grandmother, showing him how eels are cleaned, salted and dried on a whata, which is covered by sacking to avoid a coming storm. She discusses the method of preserving by smoking, a more modern method than drying the eels.

The migration of eels into Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere is also shown. Last edited by: Sarah Davy

Date1968

SourceNgā Taonga Sound and Vision Last edited by: Sarah Davy

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CollectionThe Creation of Tuna Last edited by: Sarah Davy

Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere Last edited by: Sarah Davy

PlaceTe Waihora Lake Ellesmere Last edited by: Sarah Davy

ImageLongfin Eel (Tuna) at Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere Last edited by: Sarah Davy

More InformationWatch the film 'Eel History Was a Mystery' on the Ngā Taonga website Last edited by: Sarah Davy

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Researched BySarah Davy Last edited by: Sarah Davy

Written BySarah Davy Last edited by: Sarah Davy