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A late 19th century two Manaia supported kumete of deep oval…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
18-Sep-2008
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Description:
A late 19th century two Manaia supported kumete of deep oval form, in black wood finish with some underlying wood showing through, the kumete is supported on stand by full manaia figures at each end, the bowl supported on the manaia backs, the bowl has a human body including the neck in the middle, separated by one varuru spiral on each side, the lid features rauru flanking koruru and a handle with two carved heads on either side, the eyes inset with paua. Note; loss of one paua inset. Height 25 cm. Width 38.8 cm. Depth 14.3 cm..
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Category:
Tribal: New Zealand Maori