Sujet
A tokipoutangata, ceremonial chiefs adze, used to invoke the gods while making the first chips of a canoe or house carving
Légende
A tokipoutangata, 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 by his successor. New Zealand. Maori. 19th c
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A27_416
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
45,1Mo (2,5Mo) / 32,3cm x 35,0cm / 3815 x 4134 (300dpi)