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