Accession No

E 1905.190

Description

Figurehead of war canoe, carved out of kauri pine. The central board, which is decorated with two openwork spirals, runs along the back to the large head of a much conventionalized human figure. The latter has upturned, fin like arms and heavy, bent legs. A small, but fair example

Place

Oceania; Polynesia; Aotearoa New Zealand

Period

Source

Wernher, Julius (Sir) [monetary donor]; Webster

Department

Anth

Reference Numbers

E 1905.190; MAA: Z 6338

Cultural Affliation

Maori

Material

Wood; Kauri Pine

Local Term

Tau-ihu

Measurements

Events