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Tauihu - Waka (canoe) prow, tall angular brow with low relief…
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Tauihu - Waka (canoe) prow, tall angular brow with low relief carving. Top of tiki offering unique highly carved rim and deep receding vee pattern. Temples also offer manaia all seeing looking backwards. remnants of Pitau (spirals) apparent. Triple h'h' line with dog tooth notching detailed at base of form. Significant damage throughout the piece reflects age and patina of the Tauihu. Created from kauri. Possibly North Island. Height 22 cm. Length 45 cm
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori