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Door Lintel (Pare)
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In the past, a lintel (pare) was placed over the entryway of Māori meeting houses, which are sacred structures. Thus, the visitor passed under the lintel’s central deity figure, often a female but here of unclear sex. To either side is an animal-like guardian spirit (manaia) shown in profile and facing outward; look for the feet grasping the lintel’s borders.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Māori people |
|---|---|
| Date | 1800s |
| Culture / Origin | Pacific Islands, Polynesia, New Zealand, Māori people |
| Medium | wood, pigment |
| Dimensions | Overall: 35 x 75.6 cm (13 3/4 x 29 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Oceania |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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