Māori, Oceanic and African art Tuesday, 4 April 2023 - 3:00 PM start
A Superb 18th Century Hei Tiki
Realised: $10,000 plus premium
Lot Details
A Superb 18th Century Hei Tiki Type I form with both hands to thighs, carved in highly prized Kahurangi pounamu. Facial features finely carved but worn, inlaid paua eyes and red ceiling wax embellishment. Some natural scaring to the back of the head. Provenance: Webster Collection. 7cm length. Y09308
