Close-up of one of the spires at the top of the huts. This thick decorated spike of wood is the last step of hut construction. A tight fit is vital to seal out the rain where the thatched roof converges. In addition, the spike can also carry the symbol of the tribe or resident.
Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/05/2011-nz-to-sf-day-14.html
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