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Tahiri (handle for a fly whisk), Mā'ohi artist, Whale ivory, coconut fiber, Mā'ohi (Tahitian) — Tahiri (handle for a fly whisk)
Mā'ohi artist
18th century

Bowl, Mā'ohi artist, Wood, Austral Islanders — Bowl
Mā'ohi artist
ca. 1820–40

To'o (ritual image), Mā'ohi artist, Wood, coconut fiber, feathers, Mā'ohi people — To'o (ritual image)
Mā'ohi artist
18th century

Tahiri ra'a (fly whisk), Mā'ohi artist, Wood, coconut fiber ('aha), human hair, Austral Islands — Tahiri ra'a (fly whisk)
Mā'ohi artist
Early–mid-19th century

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