Maori Marakihau Carving - Sea Monster God
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The Marakihau is a Maori carving representing a deep sea (taniwha) monster God. This type of carving was particularly found in the northern and eastern parts of the North Island of New Zealand.
In Maori mythology, the Marakihau was in a human form, but with a long tongue with which it could swallow up canoes and men.
Marakihau carvings often decorated the porches of carved houses.
This particular Marakihau carving is made from the Kauri tree. It features the human-like head and body, but with a fish tail.
The wooden Maori statue stands 12 3/4" tall.
In Maori mythology, the Marakihau was in a human form, but with a long tongue with which it could swallow up canoes and men.
Marakihau carvings often decorated the porches of carved houses.
This particular Marakihau carving is made from the Kauri tree. It features the human-like head and body, but with a fish tail.
The wooden Maori statue stands 12 3/4" tall.
