Māori, Oceanic Art & African Art Tuesday, 4 October 2022 - 3:00 PM start
A Fine 18th Century Hei Tiki
Realised: $13,000 plus premium
Lot Details
Type II female form well carved in Kahurangi variety stone, face displays small recessed eyes, chin and ear projections with right index finger held to a finely rendered heart-shaped mouth. Well defined three-fingered hands with thumbs held to chest and thigh, intact countersunk suspension hole centered at the top of head. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs Collection 8cm length. Y09026
