EditorialFly-swatter (tahiri-raa), from the Australian archipelago. Possibly cultic use. Wood, total L: 80 cm Musee national des Arts d'Afrique et d'Oceanie. Inv. S. G.84.369.
EditorialHandle for a Fly Whisk (Tahiri), 18th century, Tahiti, Society Islands, Maohi (Tahitian), Ivory, coconut husk fiber, H. 1 5/8 x W. 1 3/8 x D. 11 3/4 in. (4.1 x 3.5 x 29.8 cm), Bone/Ivory-Implements, This elaborately carved ivory flywhisk handle was onc...
EditorialFly-swatter (tahiri-raa), from the Australian archipelago. Possibly cultic use. Wood, total L: 80 cm Musee national des Arts d'Afrique et d'Oceanie. Inv. S. G.84.369.
EditorialAhu Tahiri, an " ahu" or ceremonial platform for moais, the Easter Island statues. The perfectly fitted stones, some weighing 7 tons, led Thor Heyerdahl to believe the original settlers were South American Indians. Today scientists say Easter...