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God image/ To'o from Tahiti associated with the god 'Oro. It is made from tightly plaited coconut fibre cordage. Coconut fibre tassels with the remnants of feathers and some barkcloth are attached to the front. A small opening, perhaps representing a navel is also visible. It is unclear if this to'o has a wooden core. Late 1700s or early 1800s.
Title: figur, gudabild, skulptur, sculpture, figure, god image, To'o
Description:
God image/ To'o from Tahiti associated with the god 'Oro.
It is made from tightly plaited coconut fibre cordage.
Coconut fibre tassels with the remnants of feathers and some barkcloth are attached to the front.
A small opening, perhaps representing a navel is also visible.
It is unclear if this to'o has a wooden core.
Late 1700s or early 1800s.
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