What is represented by the mangopare design in kowhaiwhai ceiling rafter scroll paintings?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The hammerhead shark
- Step 1: Kowhaiwhai are red, white, and black painted patterns on the underside of wharenui rafters. Step 2. The mangopare motif depicts the distinctive head profile of the hammerhead shark. Answer: The hammerhead shark. Why not the others: It is a celebrated warrior symbol of resilience and fighting spirit.
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