Atua: Sacred Gods From Polynesia

Author: Michael Gunn

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Price : $65.00 NZD
ISBN : 9780642334480
Publisher : National Gallery of Australia
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Publication date : 01 September 2014
Produced in : Australia
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The Polynesian concept of atua-of gods, figurative objects and associated beliefs-developed over thousands of years and spread throughout the region. The superb examples of sculpture illustrated in this volume provide an island-by-island insight into this rich and intriguing heritage. *Shortlisted for the prestigious International Tribal Art Book prize 2014

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