Kohatu Whakairo

Description
Stone taumata atua in the form of a figure. Large head with prominent eyes and mouth. Tongue appears (to the viewer) on right side of the mouth. One hand to the mouth, the other on the figures stomach.
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Object detail

Classification
Ceremonial Artifact/Societal Artefacts
Credit line
Gifted by the Nelson Provincial Museum, Nelson
Accession number
A92.999
Collection type
Māori

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