Chief's Stool (no'oanga), 1800-1825
Unknown artist, Cook Islandsexpand_more
Woodexpand_more
The Frances M. Norbeck Fundexpand_more 2001.2.3
On View in Gallery 256expand_more
The royal or chiefly seat called no'oanga would have been used during ceremonies as a symbol of status. The smooth carving and elegant curves of this stool are typical of work done in the Cook Islands. Carefully carved from a single block of wood by the skilled artists of Aitu Island, this type of stool was made for the market and traded throughout the Cook Islands.
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- Title
- Chief's Stool (no'oanga)
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- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2001.2.3
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