Rare Maori figure, a rare standing figure with ovoid head and incised moko carving to forehead and cheeks. Raised facial features with a heart shaped mouth showing a protruding tongue robust body with bent arms resting on stomach and cylindrical slightly bent legs resting on a raised square base with some loss. Early woven muka skirt surrounds the torso. Rich dark early patina. Length 25.8 cm. Width 6 cm