Maori (Rongowhakaata). Gable Figure (Tekoteko), ca. 1850–1860. Wood, pāua shell, pigment, 12 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 in. (31.4 x 6.4 x 5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 03.216. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 03.216_bw.jpg)
Maori (Rongowhakaata). Gable Figure (Tekoteko), ca. 1850–1860. Wood, pāua shell, pigment, 12 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 in. (31.4 x 6.4 x 5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 03.216. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.03.216.jpg)
Maori (Rongowhakaata). Gable Figure (Tekoteko), ca. 1850–1860. Wood, pāua shell, pigment, 12 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 in. (31.4 x 6.4 x 5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 03.216. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.03.216_detail.jpg)
Maori (Rongowhakaata). Gable Figure (Tekoteko), ca. 1850–1860. Wood, pāua shell, pigment, 12 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 in. (31.4 x 6.4 x 5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 03.216. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.03.216_side_right.jpg)
Maori (Rongowhakaata). Gable Figure (Tekoteko), ca. 1850–1860. Wood, pāua shell, pigment, 12 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 in. (31.4 x 6.4 x 5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 03.216. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.03.216_side_left.jpg)