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Hei Tiki, D12.7

Physical Description

Unusual concave shaped rear of hei - tiki, greenish white/inanga variety, sealing wax in eyes. Head turned to left with shallow markings outlining mouth. Large drilled hole above and eye off left centre. Four points on forehead, arms on hips but no hands or fingers. Medium chatoyancy and transparency. Feather crack on rear situated at should blades and another at left rear side of forehead.

Provenance

Locality:
Belonged to wife of Mr Isaac Watt

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 94 x 48 x 8mm

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