Classic Maori
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Classic Maori describes a woodcarving style of the Maori people; the original inhabitants of New Zealand. The Classic Maori style is characterized as having a defined sculptural form whose surface is engraved with elaborate designs; this style is dated to around the beginning of the 16th century.
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Otros términos
- Klassiek Maori [nl]
- maori clasico [es]
- Maori, Classic [en]