Arts and Crafts of the Cook Islands
Figure 110.—Multiple forms of Mangaian triple triangle: a, ceremonial adz (Cambridge University Mus., 1903-282), collected in 1848; first series (1) commences some distance away from front edge, a second series (2) is established by a shift forward, and another forward shift establishes finishing series (3) with its upper triangle near front edge. b, upper surface of a showing crossing of the three series (1, 2, 3); c, back of a, also showing overlapping of three series (1, 2, 3); d, ceremonial…
Figure 110.—Multiple forms of Mangaian triple triangle: a, ceremonial adz (Cambridge University Mus., 1903-282), collected in 1848; first series (1) commences some distance away from front edge, a second series (2) is established by a shift forward, and another forward shift establishes finishing series (3) with its upper triangle near front edge. b, upper surface of a showing crossing of the three series (1, 2, 3); c, back of a, also showing overlapping of three series (1, 2, 3); d, ceremonial adz (?) showing first series (1) and backward shift of finishing series (2). To avoid confusion, some lashing turns are not filled in in c and d.