445698 Pou tokomanawa, carved centre post, 1800s (wood) by New Zealand School, (19th century); height:141 cm; Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, New Zealand; (add.info.: The first of three upright posts that support the t瓣huhu (ridge pole) of a large whare t羹puna (ancestral house) or whare r羹nanga (tribal council house), providing structural stability and supporting the roof. The male figure is fully carved with ta moko (facial tattoo) and is holding a patu (club), indicating his chiefly and warrior status.); 穢 Museum of New Zealand te Papa Tongarewa ; New Zealander, out of copyright.