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_412
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
29,4Mo (1,4Mo) / 30,9cm x 23,8cm / 3652 x 2816 (300dpi)