Sujet
A tokipoutangata, ceremonial chiefs adze, used to invoke the gods while making the first chips of a canoe or house carving
Légende
A tokipoutangata, ceremonial chiefs adze, used to invoke the gods while making the first chips of a canoe or house carving, The adze handle was a prominent symbol of each senior chief, being buried with him, while the blade would be passed on and fitted with a new handle by his successor. New Zealand. Maori. 19th c
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A27_411
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
36,0Mo (1,7Mo) / 26,1cm x 34,5cm / 3086 x 4080 (300dpi)