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Early hei tiki pounamu, a stunning early example in orthodox…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
28-Mar-2012
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Description:
Early hei tiki pounamu, a stunning early example in orthodox stance with well defined facial features ribs and limbs. Large head tilting to the right. Well worn hourglass-shaped suspension hole. Nephrite with a lustrous chatoyancy. Sourced from the Dart River Southland-a jade area known as Te Koroka. 18th century. Height 10 cm. Width 5.3 cm
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Category:
Tribal: New Zealand Maori