Māori, Oceanic Art & African Art Tuesday, 4 October 2022 - 3:00 PM start
A Pounamu Hei Tiki by Alan Brown (Ngati Ruaka)
Realised: $2,400 plus premium
Lot Details
A superbly carved 20th century example of the classic type I Hei Tiki form made in chatoyant inanga variety stone from the Arahura River. The head displays a rightward orientation with deeply recessed eyes and a finely rendered nose and tongue upon a delineated neck with three ribs to the torso and three fingered hands with thumbs placed on the thighs. Suspension hole at the back. 12cm height
