Unique sculpture representing Tangaroa, creator and sea god of Polynesia, in the act of creating the other gods and men, seen on the surface of his face and body
Title

Unique sculpture representing Tangaroa, creator and sea god of Polynesia, in the act of creating the other gods and men, seen on the surface of his face and body

Caption

Unique sculpture representing Tangaroa, creator and sea god of Polynesia, in the act of creating the other gods and men, seen on the surface of his face and body, The hollow figure has a lidded opening at the back and once contained other small figures. Austral Islands. Polynesia. 17th 18th c Rurutu.

Credit line

Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman

Reference

UMG12A16_246

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No

License type

Rights managed

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29,9Mb (1,2Mb) / 9,7in x 12,0in / 2903 x 3597 (300dpi)

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