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An 20th century mauri carved…
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Auckland
Date:
8-Apr-2024
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An 20th century mauri carved container/tea caddy by Henry Evan Lloyd, the barrel form body with four double notch decorated spirals, the mildly domed lid with conforming carving and raised plain bar with two paua shell inserts, height 12 cm. Note: Henry Evan Lloyd, architect and builder from manaia was the brother of Trevor Lloyd, an Auckland cartoonist, artist and noted collector of Maori artefacts. It is recorded that around 1914 Henry started carving mauri designs on everything in wood around his home and garden, including plant holders, a fire screen, clock case, lamp stand, front gates and a summerhouse whare. He inspired his brother, Trevor, to decorate their houses in a similar style. Provenance: by family descent. From the collection of Henry Lloyd's great granddaughter.
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Precious Objects: Tea Caddies