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

A New Zealand historically important early 20th century Maori…
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A New Zealand historically important early 20th century Maori carved small table by Henry Evan Lloyd, the top carved with multiple figures and masks radiating from a central design, paua insert highlights, plain border. Raised on four carved tekoteko type legs with conforming carved frieze. 59.5 x 36 x 30 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.

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  • Frieze - An architectural term denoting the flat, shaped or convex horizontal surface of furniture, between the architrave and the cornice, usually found on a cabinet or bookcase, or on desks and tables where it may include drawers, the area between the top and the legs. In ceramics, the term refers to the banding, of usually a repeating pattern, on the rims of plates and vases.

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