Pou whakairo (freestanding carved figure)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NamePou whakairo (freestanding carved figure)

ProductionUnknown; carver; circa 1840; New Zealand

ClassificationPoutokomanawa, posts, carvings

Materialstōtara (wood), sealing wax

Materials Summarywood

Techniquescarving

DimensionsOverall: 168mm (width), 456mm (height), 113mm (depth), 2485.5g (weight)

Registration NumberOL000148

Credit lineOldman Collection. Gift of the New Zealand Government, 1992

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