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An important 19th century or earlier Maori carved wooden…
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Wellington
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1-Aug-2019
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An important 19th century or earlier Maori carved wooden tekoteko. The top figure with carved moku to face, one hand to stomach and the other to mouth (finger missing). Below is a weku style koruru mask, linked to the top figure through a series of pierced interlocking loops (possibly to signify whakapapa). The back base pierced with lashing holes. Height 108 cm, width 14 cm. Provenance: ex James Hooper collection, ex Webster collection no.1520
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori