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Plate 5.—Marae Pillars.

A, Left corner pillar of back line of Rauhara marae, curb stones, and small inclosure containing white coral gravel around pillar; B, side line pillars of marae, growth of ngoso shrub; C, well-cut pillar with paired lateral flanges from side line of Rakahanga marae, curb stones on either side of pillar.