Te Kohinga Taoka Māori
Collection Record
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
- Credit Line
- Mr Adolph Moritzson
- Rights
- All rights reserved
- Department
- Taoka Maori
- Accession Number
- D18.250A
- On Display
- Yes
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