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A large and impressive 18th…
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Wellington
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19-Mar-2024
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Description:
A large and impressive 18th century hei tiki, a large heavy muscular classic type I hei tiki carved in kawakawa variety stone. This example is in superb condition given its significant age and shows very little ware to the carved surface. The triple ringed eyes, nose and mouth are exquisitely detailed with the tongue curving to flick out of the heart shaped mouth. Countersunk suspension hole to the top of the head. Provenance: ex Arthur Maitland Hughes, former all black, later sold at Dunbar Sloane in 1997, height 12 cm.
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori