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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Whakawae, Waewae

Complete Whakawae. Features two human figures, one standing on top of the other. Both figures feature paua shell inlay eyes with tongues sticking out, and both hands resting on their stomachs. The lower figure's body has been rubbed smooth from touching.

Provenance Place:
Unlocalised, New Zealand

D18.250B

Details

Provenance Place
Unlocalised, New Zealand
Cultural Group
Unlocalised, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
1030 x 115.5 x 120.7mm
Media/Materials
wood, vegetal, organic, paua shell, shell, animal
Credit Line
Mr Adolph Moritzson
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D18.250B
On Display
Yes

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