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Anaha Te Rahui (1822-1913), superb 19th century ngati tarawhai…
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Auckland
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14-Jul-2011
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Anaha Te Rahui (1822-1913), superb 19th century ngati tarawhai figure-supported bowl, the carved bowl supported by the outstretched arms of two crouching figures, each superbly rendered with rauponga, triple h'h' and pakati notching, the chin of each figure resting on the bowl rim with their protruding tongues holding the lid in place, the lid finely carved with two Maori chiefs wrestling; each chief balanced on outstretched legs with heads placed together and armsßinterlocked. Signed Anaha Te Rahui, in old Maori script, across the back of one of the wrestling figures, the lid further embellished with triple h'h' and pakati notching conforming with the decoration to the bowl, the two chiefs carved to the lid are said to represent two chiefs fighting over land ownership nearßTikitere in Rotorua. 26 cm x 30 cm x 16 cm illustrated: carved Histories Rotorua ngati tarawhai Woodcarving by Roger Neich, the companion bowl from, the Gilbert Mair collection illustrated: the Art Workmanship of the Maori Race in New Zealand by Augustus Hamilton and in Maori Treasures of New Zealand by Paul Tapsell.
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori