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Hei Tiki Pounamu, a particularly interesting example in…
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Hei Tiki Pounamu, a particularly interesting example in orthodox stance with strongly ridged head tilting aggressively to the right. Body portion greater than head. Large incisioned hour glass suspension hole for substantial muka cord. Overall form worn and polished. Mouth and eyes well defined as are elbows which extend arms to rest on mascular strongly proportioned legs. Head previously severed and repaired. It is believed that the severance of the enemy's tiki was a humiliation practice. A large number of examples of behead tiki exist in Taranaki Museum. Nephrite, kawakawa type. Early, Length 11.3 cm Width 7 cm.
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