Maori Wahine Porcelain Doll with Piu Piu & Pois on stand - Boxed
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 Maori Wahine Porcelain Doll
Maori Wahine Porcelain Doll with Piu Piu & Pois on stand also features a greenstone tiki around neck. The doll also comes packaged in a gorgeous red gift box with decorative trim.
Measurements: Doll Height - 17cm (8 1/4 inches approx.), Doll width 10cm (4 inches approx.)
Doll on stand height - 21cm (8 1/2 inches approx.)
Made in New Zealand
The dressing of the Maori was an intricate handcraft, with differing designs according to tribe, and ranking within the tribe. Personal adornments consisted of bone, greenstone and the art of Moko (Carving of the face), which was peculiar to the New Zealand Maori.
The Hei-Hei or Tiki, a greenstone symbol of fertility worn around the neck was highly valued and handed down from generation to generation. Greenstone and bone earrings were also worn.
The headbands and bodices were woven in different patterns and designs, also according to tribe. The Pui Pui, skirts made of flax, were carefully scraped from a pattern, then dyed in the mud pools.
Cloaks were made of various materials according to climate and ranking in the tribe. Dog hair, wood-pidgeon feathers and flax (for wet weather) were used. Full Kiwi feather cloaks, which took many months to make, were worn by chiefs only.
Pois, made of Raupo, were originally used by the warriors to keep their wrists supple for battle. Now they are used by the Wahines in their action songs, which tell various stories. The Spear, commonly used by warriors, is called a Taiaha.
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