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Karetao (puppet), early 1800s

Karetao (puppet), early 1800s
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Karetao (puppet), early 1800s
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Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage
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The karetao was one of the features of the whare tapere, the earliest form of Māori theatre. The puppeteer held the handle at the base and moved the karetao's arms by pulling a cord that passed through its shoulders. This example, carved from wood, dates from the early 1800s.

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New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Manatu Taonga
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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
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https://teara.govt.nz/en/object/43324/karetao-puppet-early-1800s

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