MANGAREVA
Subtitle: Pantheon Polynesia
Author: T. HIQUILY / PELTIER P. / ORLIAC C. / E. CONTE / PAMBRUN J.-M.
Material Type: Exhibition Catalogue. Quai Branly Museum, Paris: February 3 to May 10, 2009
Publisher: Somogy Art Editions, Quai Branly Museum, Paris, 2009. Paperback, 4to, size: 22.5 x 30 cm ISBN 978-2-7572-0256-2
Contents: 80 p, 2 cards, library, nb Color illustrations...
State of the work: Very good condition
Description
This book presents the art and Mangarevan ancestral culture, which fortunately Father Laval gathered the myths and customs before they were destroyed by missionaries in 1834. Only twelve exist today wooden sculptures, all made in one piece. These exceptional remains of their rarity, their strength and their shapes are unique in Polynesian sculpture paying homage, respect and sorrow Missing beliefs and Polynesian gods.
Additional information
| Weight | 540 g |
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| Dimensions | 22.5 × 30 cm |
