Atamira. Chief's seat. Carved from a single piece of wood. Decorated with carving along both edges of the seat. Four legs, vaevae pukuatu (heart-shaped feet) in section, slightly expanding at feet. The carvings consists of three rows. The uppermost and lowest rows consists of representations of the human form and has been described as being a variant of tikitiki tangata, with the middle section consisting of zig zag patterns. This motif is also known as Moumourima (which translates to "holding hands"). Natural grain of wood visible across the seat. "12995" is written in black ink on a leg. Nails visible on legs and on both sides of the seat. Cracks visible across the seat. Dark brown in colour. Good condition.