JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 18 August 2026 / 10:00 am start
An uncommon early stone tooled small Māori hei tiki,
Realised: $1,000 plus premium
Lot Details
well-worn features and base of legs long since absent. The oval head with ring incised eyes, evidence of three suspension holes, broken, and head with exaggerated tilt, the chin towards right shoulder. With narrow waist and hands clasped to thighs. Type II. H.57mm. Registered Y 23300.
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