Victoria Regina
I was a bit startled to see a Maori sculpture and Queen Victoria's regal bust on top. New Zealand, 1980. I am not certain what the symbolism of the carved face means, but maybe "Heavy white woman speak with forked tongue." 
posted by Bob at 6:09 PM
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That's funny and very strange. I'm not sure what to make of this...
Isn't it similar to the totem poles the Kwakwaka'wakw and Nuu-chah-nulth put by the house of the tribal chief? This is just Maori and recognizes Victoria. I don't know the history, but somehow it doesn't quite look like the person who carved the lower part carved the bust of Victoria.
Interesting and funny!:)
Funny interpretation! ;)
What a strange sculpture! Where in New Zealand did you find this folly?
Dave,
Good question, but that detail has escaped me since 1980 when I took the picture.
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