ETHNOGRAPHIC ART AND ARTEFACTS
Friday, 20 - Monday, 30 September 2024
A Māori carved poutokomanawa with one hand to the front,
Estimate $1,200 - $2,200
Lot Details
the other holding a mere hidden behind its back, spiral knot detail the shoulders. The head with open mouth and paua disc eye inserts. Rotorua carver unknown, early 1980's. 870mm. Provenance: Ex. the collection of the Buried Village Rotorua. Established in 1931 by our vendor's grandparents, remains in family ownership.
