Maori Carved Door Frames with Geometric Notch Decoration

A pair of late 19th century / early 20th century carved Maori…
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A pair of late 19th century / early 20th century carved Maori whakawae (door frames). Each deep relief figure with painted eyes and geometric notch decoration to the face, the body of stylised human form. The back support to both whakawae painted in a continuous simplified kowhaiwhai type pattern. Height 186 cm, width 15 cm, depth 23 cm (ea)

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