Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Visual Works (hierarchy name)
5. visual works (works)
6. [visual works by subject type]
7. figures (representations)
8. [figures by portion represented]
9. heads (representations)

Anotations

Scope note:

Carved heads without bodies in Maori art. The heads are often carved in a relatively realistic manner. They may be affixed to the gable of a house or a canoe. For carved heads that are less realistic, having fierce expression, bulbous eyes, etc., use "koruru."