Bird Standard
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Bird Standard (early to mid-1900s). Gift of Katherine C. White Rights: CC0. https://clevelandart.org/art/1974.204

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An eagle depicted in flight originally surmounting a long staff, the bird standard is offered to the winner of a hoeing contest between young men. The competition is not only meant to promote social cohesion and solidarity, it also serves to encourage fertility. Honoring the endurance of a victorious farmer, such a bird standard is also used as a display sculpture during the funeral of a former champion or a member of his courtyard or family unit.

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A dark, intricately carved Maori atua (god) figure sits atop a large, stylized axe head.

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