A rare early 19th century greenstone hei tiki, the greenstone…
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A rare early 19th century greenstone hei tiki, the greenstone is a rich dark green with a shading flaw by the chin. The large hei tiki is thick, with deep carvings and a satiny smooth surface. The eyes are very large and the nose has a deep groove. There are ribs on the concave chest and sharp elbow corners. Three-fingered hands rest on hips, with deep oval holes marking the body. The feet are slightly marked. Provenance: from the Te Arewa region of Rotorua '. Length 12 cm.

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