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and the body of a human with the tail of a fish
having the tattoo marks of the person it represents
Handmade in New Zealand by Nathan Hull
This includes patina
Hand Carved Parata Mask 19cm by Thomas Hansen tableware and the body of aHandcarved in New Zealand by Thomas Hansen Parata is the name of the mask on the front of a meeting house fixed to the gable. The mask was carved in a more naturalistic manner, Having the tattoo marks of the commemorated ancestor. The moko (tattoo) tells the story of family history on the fathers side and the mothers side. It may record other family members, or feats and accomplishments in arts and war. The moko would also indicate tribal affiliations
