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Old maori Tiki Carving Tekoteko Maori Sculpture from Rotorua New Zealand

This is a great example of a Maori tekoteko sculpture made in Rotorua for people on the Grand Tour over a century ago. It has Moko Tattoo carvings on the lips the sex of the figure is clearly defined and the adze marks and patina show it is a lovely early example. The item “Old […]

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Maori Hand carved wood Sculpture, Wahaika (War Club), Authentic New Zealand Craft

Maori Hand carved wood Sculpture, Wahaika (War Club), Authentic New Zealand Craft. Amazing hand carved traditional wooden Wahaika with Paua Shell inlay, war club carved by a Maori master craftman in the way of a millenary tradition. Size: 390mm Long (15.6 Inches). The Maori people being fierce warriors used a wide range of hand weapons. […]

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Maori Warrior Taiaha Heru Carved Wood Sculpture Early 20thC Signed Vintage NZ

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Maori Warrior Taiaha Heru Carved Wood Sculpture Early 20thC Signed Vintage NZ. EARLY TO MID 20TH CENTURY CARVED WOOD SCULPTURE OF MAORI WARRIOR WITH TAIAHA (SPEAR) AND HERU (HAIR ADORNMENT). THE WARRIORS FACE IS EXPERTLY CARVED TO REPRESENT FACIAL TATTOOS AND THE EYES ARE PAUA SHELLS. PAUA SHELLS ALSO ADORN THE BASE OF THE CARVING. […]

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