Two carved panels (Whakairo)

Production date
1800
 Description
These two panels feature whakairo or carved figures thought to have come from paataka or food store windows. They are of Ngaati Tahinga, Waikato origin.
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Production date
1800
Media/Materials
Wood, paua shell inserts
Measurements
632 x 150 x 45mm
632 x 150 x 45mm
Production place
Raglan, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand
Collection
Trust Waikato Art and Taonga Collection/Tangata Whenua
Department collection type
Tangata Whenua
Iwi
Waikato/Tainui
Credit line
Trust Waikato Art and Taonga Collection
Accession number
2008/20/15.1-2

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