Hoe - 5873CF

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Smaller hoe such as this were used in ceremonies such as the launching of a waka taua or war canoe, and in other rituals also. This particular hoe has the northern fish scale design or unaunahi on the front. Although the hoe looks quite simple, its not until you turn it around to see the reverse side of the hoe you see the beauty of the taitokerau serpent art. The twisting shape is said in some versions to represent an eel, another version says it is based on a stick insect. Many hoe have a concave or dished out back, where as this one has the northern figure carved in the dish, making it very unusual.

Material: Tōtara (Redpine)

Measurements: 640mm x 62mm x 18mm
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Artist: Clive Fugill

Position: Master Carver

Iwi: Ngāti Ranginui, Tainui
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Artist: Clive Fugill

Position: Master Carver

Iwi: Ngāti Ranginui, Tainui