The staff god is a wooden sculpture from Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. It represents a deity or ancestral figure and is characterized by its elongated body with a head at each end and intricate carvings.
Ancestral Worship: This term refers to the practice of honoring and revering one's ancestors as spiritual beings who continue to have influence and power.
Polynesian Art: This encompasses various art forms created by indigenous peoples of Polynesia, including woodcarving, tapa cloth making, tattooing, and more.
Ritual Objects: These are items used in religious or ceremonial practices to symbolize beliefs or facilitate rituals. The staff god is an example of such an object.
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