JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 17 February 2026 / 10:00 am start
An uncommon Charlie Raponi Wilson carved double sided hei tiki,
Realised: $6,500 plus premium
Lot Details
type I style carved of kawakawa variety pounamu with subtle inclusions. Features finely serrated paua shell inset eyes, crisp detailing, and a high-quality polish. Drilled suspension hole present; current cord is attached through the left arm. With original certificate of Authenticity signed by the Charles Raponi Wilson and Jane Fahy, dated 4/12/13. Note: double sided hei tikis are uncommon. Charlie Raponi Wilson (Ngati Rangitihi, Tuhourangi) has been carving for over 30 years and is recognised as one of the finest carvers of hei tiki. Recently he was commissioned by N.Z. Post to carve a hei tiki to be featured on its annual Matariki stamp series. H.110mm.
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