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A rare late 18th century greestone hei tiki, a dark greenstone,…
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Auckland
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3-Dec-2014
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A rare late 18th century greestone hei tiki, a dark greenstone, with white and brown scistose flaws. The head is especially large, with no neck, with an hourglass suspension hole. The eyes and limbs are deeply carved, with light carving at the mouth and shoulders. Well polished. Provenance: Ex AM Hughes collection. Auckland family firm, Hughes & Cossar Liquor. Hughes was an ex all Balck and prominent figure, in the racing industry. He purchased Maori artefacts from Dunbar Sloane Wellington over the years. Length 8.5 cm.
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori