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A contemporary hei tiki. A type…
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Wellington
Date:
8-Oct-2024
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Description:
A contemporary hei tiki. A type I form carved in pale opaque inanga variety stone with pale and dark inclusions. Facial features are sharply rendered with detailed nasal bridge and nostrils, forked tongue, and red sealing wax applied to the eye rings. Three ribs carved to the torso. Female sex indicated. Plated fiber binding with bone toggle attached at the left arm hole. Comes with small woven flax bag. Height 10.5 cm
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Unclassified