The bargeboards in the Maori meeting house are symbolic of the outstretched arms of the tribe's __________.

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In Maori culture, the bargeboards of a meeting house are known as amo and are finely carved and decorated. They represent the arms of the tribe's founding ancestor who embraces all those who enter the meeting house. It is believed that the founding ancestor protects and watches over the tribe from the meeting house.

The Bargeboards in the Maori Meeting House Are Symbolic of the Outstretched