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A large 19th century whalebone hei tiki, type I form with eyes…
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Wellington
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4-Oct-2022
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A large 19th century whalebone hei tiki, type I form with eyes embellished with red ceiling wax. Female. Countersunk suspension hole to the top of the head. Indistinct script incised to reverse. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs collection, 16 cm length.
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori