Hand Carved Mask - by Jason Holder

Handcarved by Jason Holder - Maniapoto Iwi.

The moko (tattoo) explained: 

The four lines on the forehead equal Ahupuri.
The nine thorns on the nose equal Patea-Ngati Ruanui iwi (his fathers tribe).
The pattern behind the cheek represents Taranaki iwi, and Tuwharetoa of Taupo iwi and Kahungunu of Hawkes Bay iwi. 
He is a warrior.
He has government of a region and has risen to the rank from a warrior.
He has married into the third line - this confirms his own rise.
His rank is granted by the tiapuru.
His mothers iwi is Kahungunu.
Kohere, protector of his land and his people.

13cm x 28cm x 7cm

NZ Totara Wood.

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