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Fine Waka Huia Base, finely carved cocoon shaped vessel guarded…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
8-Sep-2011
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Description:
Fine Waka Huia Base, finely carved cocoon shaped vessel guarded by two tiki figures each offering detailed facial carving and notched paua eyes. The composition of the base is anchored by a beautiful combination of rauponga which spiral out in an orthodox rarua form, centered ribbing extends from either side of the rarua to connect each tiki. Each quadrant of the base is decorated with highly refined triple haehae and pakati combinations displayed in diagonal form with each row of pakati carved in opposing directions. The interior of the waka huia base has been finished in a traditional manner with scrapping evident. Designed to be hung from the rafters and viewed from below, this wakahuia base reflects the work of a master carver. Height 38 cm. Width 12.5 cm. Depth 5.5 cm.
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Category:
Unclassified