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CARVED MAORI 20thC TAURAPA (STERN POST), MARKED 'CARVED IN ROTORUA’ TO UNDERSIDE, H.360mm

Realised: $80 plus premium

Lot Details

Note to back: ' This carving represents TAHI a friendly Taniwha (serpent) - when danger would appear on the waters of the tribe the taniwha would appear also’ and 'Pakati - 4 distinct cuts of the chisel - the signature' of a carver from Whaika village.'

CARVED MAORI 20thC TAURAPA (STERN POST), MARKED 'CARVED IN ROTORUA’ TO UNDERSIDE, H.360mm Image 1++