| He saw singular ceremonies, the rites of the makutu, the black art. |
| This is necessary, that the makutu may take effect, and the person who stole the flax be discovered. |
| Many a case of death from makutu came under Bent's observation during his life among the Maoris. |
| Some of these were makutu spells by which the wizard could slay an enemy, by witchcraft and the power of the evil eye. |
| Makutu was resorted to often for the purpose of avenging some insult, or to punish a thief or other evildoer. |
| If a woman is sitting in the front, her fertility would be affected by makutu, says Walker. |
