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290 Hei Tiki Pounamu
285 Hei Tiki Pounamu
In orthodox stance, with large head tilting to the right. With drilled hourglass suspension hole for muka cord and evidence of second suspension hole being undertaken on the reverse. Worn upper quarter with tongue extended. Elbow and rib details evident but well worn. Nephrite, kawakawa type. Late 19th century. L72mm W39mm. Y14762.
$3,500 - $5,500
286 Hei Tiki Pounamu
In orthodox stance, with head tilting to the right. The drilled hourglass suspension hole for muka cord very worn. Worn upper quarter marginalising mouth. Both eyes well defined as are elbows which extend arms to rest on legs. Faint evidence of feet detailing. Nephrite, kawakawa type. 19th century. L59mm W45mm. Y09845.
$6,000 - $9,000
$3,000 - $6,000
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A fine example. In orthodox stance, with ridged head tilting to the right and overpowering the body portion. Drilled hourglass suspension hole for muka cord extremely fine. Mouth and eyes well defined as are elbows which extend arms to rest on legs. Muscular ribs also well carved and evident. Fine notching to face, arms and legs. Scarfing on back. Nephrite, inanga type. 19th century. L70mm W35mm. Y14597.
$3,000 - $5,000
$4,000 - $6,000
A very interesting pendant in crude tiki form with toggle suspension hole. Overall form showing very worn patina. Age unknown. L54mm W33mm. Y14185.
$3,000 - $5,000
293 Hei Tiki Pounamu
In orthodox stance notched head tilting slightly to the right. Teeth evident. Red sealing wax applied to eyes. Overall narrow form. Drilled hourglass suspension hole for muka cord. Nephrite. 20th century. L69mm W37mm. Y14186.
$2,000 - $3,000
294 Hei Tiki Pounamu
$12,000 - $18,000
289 Hei Tiki Pounamu
In orthodox stance with the notched head tilting slightly to the right and the teeth evident. Red sealing wax applied to eyes. Overall narrow form. Drilled hourglass suspension hole for muka cord. Nephrite. 20th century. L86mm W56mm. Y14186.
292 Rare Stone Tiki
288 Hei Tiki Pounamu
A particularly fine example in orthodox stance, with ridged head tilting aggressively to the right. The drilled hourglass suspension hole for muka cord extremely worn. Mouth and eyes well defined as are elbows which extend arms to rest on legs. Muscular ribs also well carved. Nephrite, kawakawa type. 19th century. L73mm W52mm. Y13845.
$10,000 - $15,000
291 Taranaki Hei Tiki Pounamu
287 Hei Tiki Pounamu
A large example in orthodox stance, with centre ridged head tilting to the right. Drilled hourglass suspension hole for muka cord. Overall form suggests a previous life as an adze. Nephrite, kawakawa type. Late 19th century. L110mm W68mm. Y14596.
A particularly interesting example in orthodox stance with strongly ridged head tilting aggressively to the right with the body portion greater than the head. Large drilled hourglass suspension hole for substantial muka cord. Overall form worn and polished. Mouth and eyes well defined as are elbows which extend arms to rest on mascular legs. The head previously severed and repaired. It is believed that the severance of the head of the enemy’s tiki was intended to further humiliate the defeated foe. A number of examples of beheaded tiki exist in Taranaki Museum. Nephrite, kawakawa type. Early 19th century. L113mm W70mm. Y13955.
In orthodox stance head tilting slightly to the right. Tongue evident. Red sealing wax applied to eyes. Overall narrow form. Drilled hourglass suspension hole for muka cord. Nephrite. 20th century. L81mm W48mm. Y14599.
$1,000 - $1,500
295 Hei Tiki Pounamu
In orthodox stance head tilting slightly to the right. Tongue evident. Red sealing wax applied to eyes. Overall narrow form. Drilled hourglass suspension hole for muka cord. Nephrite. 20th century. L68mm W42mm. Museum registered.
$800 - $1,200
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