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A 19th century Maori carved complete doorway (pare and support…
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Auckland
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12-Aug-2014
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A 19th century Maori carved complete doorway (pare and support posts), the central stylised figure fully carved with haehae design and notched detail, tongue extended, the three digit hands clasped to the stomach, flanked by double spirals (pitau), further flanked by tightly carved manaia. The supporting beams (Whakawai) of three lineage figures standing on the shoulders of each. Provenance: Purchased from Sotheby's 1996; lot 402. Sale No. AU607. Height 260 cm, width 120 cm
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori