Maori Carved Tewhatewha by Henry Evan Lloyd, Early 20th Century

An early 20th century Maori carved tewhatewha by Henry Evan Lloyd, with double spiral and notch carved small blade and mildly tapered shaft, length 110 cm. Note: Henry Evan Lloyd, architect and builder from manaia was the brother of Trevor Lloyd, an Auckland cartoonist, artist and noted collector of Maori artefacts. It is recorded that around 1914 Henry started carving Maori designs on everything in wood around his home and garden, including plant holders, a fire screen, clock case, lamp stand, front gates and a summerhouse whare. He inspired his brother, Trevor, to decorate their houses in a similar style. Provenance: by family descent. From the collection of Henry Lloyd's great granddaughter.