New Zealand: Chieftain of the Meoris

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a hand-crafted figure standing on a square base with a vibrant gradient of green and yellow. The figure's head is adorned with intricately painted details, including short, golden hair and expressive eyes. Dressed in a garment made from soft, fluffy feathers in various shades of brown, cream, and white, the figure exudes an earthy, natural aesthetic. It holds an object resembling a club or baton, distinguished by a pattern of dark, diagonal stripes against a lighter background. The entire piece suggests a sense of cultural or tribal significance, crafted with meticulous care and creativity.

The image showcases a hand-crafted figure standing on a square base with a vibrant gradient of green and yellow. The figure's head is adorned with intricately painted details, including short, golden hair and expressive eyes. Dressed in a garment made from soft, fluffy feathers in various shades of brown, cream, and white, the figure exudes an earthy, natural aesthetic. It holds an object resembling a club or baton, distinguished by a pattern of dark, diagonal stripes against a lighter background. The entire piece suggests a sense of cultural or tribal significance, crafted with meticulous care and creativity.

Name/Title

New Zealand: Chieftain of the Meoris

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.93

Description

Primitive and Aborigines people of the World Series.

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Notes

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