Domodomo Ukuuku

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Domodomo Ukuuku. Top portion of a model canoe mast, broken at one end. This domodomo ukuuku is carved from wood with a U shaped head and long cylindrical shaft, although there is a loss at one side of the head. There is a drilled perforation at the centre of the head. The shaft is cut at a diagonal at the base end. The wood is dark brown in colour with a glossy patina.

Nama tāpiringa: 1981.25 Whakahounga o Mua: 27 Nov 2024
Ingoa Kōrero Noa

Adornment

Ingoa Kē

Model canoe mast head (English)

Wāhi
Fiji
Accession Number

1981.25

Rā Tāpiringa

28 Jan 1981

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

49037 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
4 Mātātuhi
Domodomo ukuuku, 1981.25, 49037, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 17 Oct 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
Domodomo ukuuku, 1981.25, 49037, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 17 Oct 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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