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Complete Pare - Doorway and Paepae - Doorway Lintel,…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
8-Sep-2011
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Description:
Complete Pare - Doorway and Paepae - Doorway Lintel, delineating internal and external space within the whare (meeting house) such elements were important devices to ensure the protocols associated with entry and exist of such spaces were physically defined. Central tiki figure fully carved with orthodox waewae design with notched dragon tooth detailing throughout. Tongue extended, three digit hands clasped on stomach. Flanked by Pitau (double spiral) which is again flanked by tightly carved mania in Maui form. Whakawai (supporting beams) offer three lineage figures standing on the shoulders of each. Tongue extended, three digit hands clasped on stomach. Height 205 cm. Width 119 cm.
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Category:
Unclassified