A’a

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A’a

Polynesian deity

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Oceanic art and architecture
The Austral (Tubuai) Islands
…an image of the god A’a in the act of creating men and other gods. The primary figure, in Society Islands style, has 30 small stylized figures arranged symmetrically on its torso, limbs, and face, 10 being placed as the facial features. The figure has a hollow back and when…
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…an image of the god A’a in the act of creating men and other gods. The primary figure, in Society Islands style, has 30 small stylized figures arranged symmetrically on its torso, limbs, and face, 10 being placed as the facial features. The figure has a hollow back and when…
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