Upright side posts at the front of a wharenui supporting the lower ends of the maihi (barge boards); usually carved. Amo have a longitudinal flange near the inner edge for resting against the front wall posts
Broader Terms
Wharenui components (80)
Alternative Terms Wae; Ama; Amo waihi; Whakawai; pou taumaihi; taumaihi; tautiaki; whakawae