Antique & Decorative Arts Tuesday, 30 July 2019 / 10:00 am start
An important C19th or earlier Maori carved wooden tekoteko. The top figure with carved moku to face
Realised: $43,000 plus premium
Lot Details
one hand to stomach and the other to mouth (finger missing). Below is a weku style koruru mask, linked to the top figure through a series of pierced interlocking loops (possibly to signify whakapapa). The back base pierced with lashing holes. H. 108cm, W. 14cm PROVENANCE: ex James Hooper collection, ex Webster collection no.1520. Y15055
