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19th century pounumu hei tiki, classic type I form carved in…
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Wellington
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4-Oct-2022
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19th century pounumu hei tiki, classic type I form carved in inanga variety stone. Head tilted to the right with hands to thighs. Suspension hole at the top. Provenance: given to the current owner's family from the family of Moana Ngata from Rangitukia. Also associated with Henare potae. 9 cm length.
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori