Mangaian

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Scope note
Describes the style and culture of the Mangaian people of Mangaia Island. The Mangaian are well known for incising in every decorated object a K-motif, which was made up of a dense pattern of crosshatching combined with zigzags and concentric diamonds.
Mangaian
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024