Domodomo

human history

Domodomo. Mast. The domodomo is carved from untreated kau (wood) into a cylindrical shaft with a large leaf shaped head. The shaft has stepped flanged segments at either side. The wood is dry and cracked, patchy brown in colour. The shaft is reduced to a dull point at base end.

Nama tāpiringa: 1974.147 Whakahounga o Mua: 13 May 2025
Ingoa Kē

Canoe mast (English)

Wāhi
Fiji
Accession Number

1974.147

Rā Tāpiringa

29 Nov 1974

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

46639 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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Domodomo, 1974.147, 46639, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 29 Sep 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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