Carving, shark

Maker
Puafagatea
Production date
1971
Description
An airi in the form of a mythical shark. Airi were used for storing the skulls of important men. No recess in this example for skull – usually on side with door sealed over with native putty (parinarium).

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Maker
Production date
1971
Media/Materials
Wood carving
Measurements
430 x 1405mm
Department collection type
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1973/49/115

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