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Auction House:
Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
11-Nov-2010
Lot No.
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Description:
Hei tiki Pounamu, fine example in orthodox stance with head tilting to the right, drilled hour glass suspension hole for the muku cord. Extremely fine mouth and eyes with soft and worn relie, elbows extend to rest arms of thighs. Back also shows signifcant working. Inanga Pounamu. 18th to 19th century. Length 5.8 cm. Width 3.7 cm
Estimate:
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Price:
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Category:
Tribal: New Zealand Maori