Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Oceanic
6. Polynesian
7. New Zealand
8. Maori (culture or style)
9. Maori sculpture styles

Anotations

Scope note:

Classic Maori describes a woodcarving style of the Maori people; the original inhabitants of New Zealand. The Classic Maori style is characterized as having a defined sculptural form whose surface is engraved with elaborate designs; this style is dated to around the beginning of the 16th century.