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A Hand Carved Kauri Portrait Bust of Tutanekai the young man of…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
18-Sep-2008
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Description:
A Hand Carved Kauri Portrait Bust of Tutanekai the young man of good birth but not of high rank who won the heart of a great Owhata (Rotorua) chief's daughter, Hinemoa. The bust carved in the round, the incised moko, some of the facial features and hair with a blackish stain. The carver named Hemi. Height 23.5 cm.
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Category:
Unclassified