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mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">Cook Islands</topic></authority><related type="narrower"><topic>Mangaian</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>Polynesian</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>Cook Island</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>Hervey Island</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>Hervey Islands</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>Tarawa Atoll</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Describes the culture and nationality of the inhabitants of the Cook Islands. The people of the Cook Islands are known for their woodcarvings and sculpture, which were primarily used during traditional religious ceremonies. The sacred nature of the objects encouraged the carver to increase their durability in order to pass them on to future generations. ]]></note></mads>