Nike Soul Brooch - Decorated Warrior (after Parr's)

$100.00




Brass enamelled brooch - signed. A warrior showing heroism in battle was considered worthy of decoration whereby a medal was awarded and pinned to his chest. The Parr’s plastic warrior doll is a common tourist commodity. By nature of its trivialisation and throughout history, the maori warrior is accorded low status. Decorated warrior considers therefore how maori culture itself becomes merely decorative and non-functional within the contemporary commercial arena.