Tokotoko

Tokotoko in Te Papa, Museum of New Zealand.

A tokotoko is a traditional Māori carved ceremonial walking stick. On a marae it is a symbol of authority and status for the speaker holding it.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Tokotoko". Talking Poles Trust. Retrieved 22 March 2014.


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