The Epsom Collection of Taonga Tuesday, 19 March 2024 - 6:00 PM start

An 18th Century Hei Tiki

Realised: $7,500 plus premium

Lot Details

An 18th Century Hei Tiki A type I form carved in kawakawa variety stone most likely fashioned from an adze. The face displays triple ringed eyes embellished with red sealing wax (added later). Natural scars to the stone and countersunk suspension hole. Provenance: ex Webster Collection Height 9cm. Y09314