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David Tuart carved whalebone hei tiki,

Estimate $400 - $800
Looking for an starting bid of $320 (0 bids)

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Lot Details

with pointed head, remains of red sealing wax to eyes, left four fingered hand clasped to abdomen and touching feet at an angle. H.96mm. Note: David Tuart (1936-2019) was a Rotorua based carver working c.1960 – 1980.

David Tuart carved whalebone hei tiki, Image 1++
David Tuart carved whalebone hei tiki, Image 1++
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