House Ornament

P3107A

From: New Zealand

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P3107A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Maori
Provenience New Zealand
Period Te Huringa I Period
Date Made 1800 - 1900 CE
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

A carved female figure made of one piece of wood. One four-fingered hand is placed on the stomach, and the other is raised near the face. There is a rectangular perforation through the top of the head. There are cracks and signs of wear.

According to the dealer, William O. Oldman, this figure is a house ornament.

Height 25.5 cm
Width 15.1 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 28183 - Dealer's Number | 0105 - Cast Number

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