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Hei tiki Pounamu, a particularly fine example. In orthodox…
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Hei tiki Pounamu, a particularly fine example. In orthodox stance, with strongly ridged head tilting to the right and over powering the body portion. Incisioned hour glass suspension hole for muka cord extremely fine. Mouth and eyes well defined as are elbows which extend arms to rest on legs. Muscular ribs also well carved and evident. Fine notching articulate face arms and legs. Scarfing on back. Nephrite, inanga type. 19th century. Length 7 cm. Width 3.5 cm.
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori