Details
THREE MAORI KAURI GUM HEADS, each with painted moko ornament to the face, two with black painted hair, the third with yellow hair and moustache, inscribed on the reverse: Kauri gum head of King Tawhiao, damages and repairs
each about 34cm. high (3)
each about 34cm. high (3)
Provenance
Lt. Gen. A.H.L.F. Pitt Rivers
One acquired Hyams, May 1899, another bt by Lawrence at Stevens', July 6, 1898, Lot 230 the last bought at Hyams, 1896
One acquired Hyams, May 1899, another bt by Lawrence at Stevens', July 6, 1898, Lot 230 the last bought at Hyams, 1896