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An 18th century hei tiki, a…
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Wellington
Date:
19-Mar-2024
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An 18th century hei tiki, a type I form carved in thick kawakawa variety stone with black and pale inclusions, refashioned from an adze. Facial features display large double ringed widely recessed eyes and a detailed nasal bridge extending to a peaked forehead. The heart shaped mouth showing tongue and teeth. The body is symmetrical and robust. Concealed countersunk hole to the back of the head. Provenance: ex Sir Jacob Epstein collection, Carlos Monzino collection, New York, height 10.5 cm.
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Unclassified