Circa 1800
Length 72"
Provenance: Private Southern California collection
English Trade
Maori chiefs' paddles, known as hoe, were essential tools for propelling canoes (waka) and served as important status symbols and sometimes weapons. While basic paddles were functional, those belonging to chiefs such as this example with a defecating figure in defiance, particularly for war canoes (waka taua), were elaborately carved with intricate whakairo (carving) figures at the top. A remarkable piece imbued with much spiritual power (mana).
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Circa 1800
Length 72"
Provenance: Private Southern California collection
English Trade
Maori chiefs' paddles, known as hoe, were essential tools for propelling canoes (waka) and served as important status symbols and sometimes weapons. While basic paddles were functional, those belonging to chiefs such as this example with a defecating figure in defiance, particularly for war canoes (waka taua), were elaborately carved with intricate whakairo (carving) figures at the top. A remarkable piece imbued with much spiritual power (mana).
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