Title
The blade of a tokipoutangata, a ceremonial chiefs adze, used to invoke the gods while making the first chips of a canoe or house carving
Caption
The blade of a tokipoutangata, a ceremonial chiefs adze, used to invoke the gods while making the first chips of a canoe or house carving, The adze handle was a prominent symbol of each senior chief, being buried with him, while the blade would be passed on and fitted with a new handle. New Zealand. Maori. 18th 19th c
Credit line
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Reference
UMG12A27_415
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No
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29,7Mb (1,0Mb) / 12,2in x 9,4in / 3662 x 2833 (300dpi)