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Material representatives of Tongan and Samoan gods

journal of the Polynesian Society • 44 • Published In 1935 • Pages: 153-162

By: Buck, Peter Henry (Te Rangi Hiroa).

Abstract
This article contains a discussion of artistic representations of gods in Polynesia, particularly in Tonga and Samoa. The study is based on secondary research utilizing museum collections and published materials. Comparisons of Tongan images are made with images from various other Polynesian groups in order to point out stylistic similarities and variations.
Subjects
Comparative evidence
Representative art
Spirits and gods
Sacred objects and places
culture
Tongans
HRAF PubDate
2006
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Polynesia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Types
Physician
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Eleanor C. Swanson; 1978
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1830-1930
Coverage Place
Tonga
Notes
By Te Rangi Hiroa
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
08012644
LCSH
Tongans