Tiki Central / Other Events / Kustom Tiki Kill! Kill! at Straya's Kustom Lane Gallery May 27th with Doug,Toe,and Kinny! Oi!
Post #763973 by Swamp Fire on Wed, May 18, 2016 8:40 PM
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Kustom Tiki Kill Kill! Maoris, the original people of New Zealand, honour their ancestors. This mask would have been found on a Maori meeting house. The mask looks very fierce - the mouth is open, with the tongue sticking out and the abalone eyes protruding. The expression is aggressive and looks like the grimaces that Maoris make during war dances. The lines on this mask mirror Maori tattoos, which, traditionally they had on their faces to make them look fierce, and so scare off their enemies. Today some Maori people are reviving this tradition as they try to preserve their culture and identity.
The Art of Doug Horne [ Edited by: Swamp Fire 2016-05-18 20:41 ] |
