Domodomo

human history

Domodomo. Masthead. This domodomo is carved from kau (wood) into a cylindrical shaft and large mast head with a triangular opening carved in its centre, and a circular hole directly underneath. At each side of the shaft, just under the mast head are two carved side protrusions, both are triangular and stepped in shape. The lower end of the shaft is cut at a diagonal. The wood is cracked. It is dark brown in colour and a glossy patina.

Nama tāpiringa: 1924.139 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Mast segment (English)

Wāhi
Fiji
Accession Number

1924.139

Rā Tāpiringa

03 Jul 1924

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

8792 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
9 Mātātuhi
Domodomo, 1924.139, 8792, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 18 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
Domodomo, 1924.139, 8792, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 18 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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