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A superb 18th century hei tiki, type I form with both hands to…
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Wellington
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4-Apr-2023
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A superb 18th century hei tiki, type I form with both hands to thighs, carved in highly prized Kahurangi pounamu. Facial features finely carved but worn, inlaid paua eyes and red ceiling wax embellishment. Some natural scaring to the back of the head. Provenance: Webster collection, 7 cm length.
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori