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A fine 19th century lidded urn, circular on pedestal with lid,…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
24-Sep-2009
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Description:
A fine 19th century lidded urn, circular on pedestal with lid, pedestal base and stem with wharkarare and whakatara patterns, two Kuri (dogs) on the pedestal, stem with Janis type face with circular paua insets, the bowl and lid with rauru spiral patterns, the lid with a knob formed as two Kuri dogs, attributed to Piwiki Horohau. A smaller example held on permanent display in the Auckland Museum collection. Possibly a paton used to prepare and distribute holy bread for communion. Height 29 cm. Diameter 13 cm. Diameter 46 cm
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Category:
Tribal: New Zealand Maori