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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

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Whakawae, Waewae

Complete whakawae. Features two human figures, one standing on top of the other. The top figure is larger, with paua shell inlay eyes and his tongue sticking out. His hands rest on his stomach. The lower figure has a horizontal head featuring paua shell inlay eyes. Parts of his body have been rubbed smooth from touching. His right leg has been previously broken off, and there is a visible repair with glue and nails.

Provenance Place:
Unlocalised, New Zealand

D18.250A

Details

Provenance Place
Unlocalised, New Zealand
Cultural Group
Unlocalised, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
1015 x 104.8 x 94.6mm
Media/Materials
wood, vegetal, organic, paua shell, shell, animal
Credit Line
Mr Adolph Moritzson
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D18.250A
On Display
Yes

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