Details
A MAORI HOUSE PANEL
The rectangular panel carved in deep relief with a standing figure, his right arm in front of the abdomen, the left raised in front of his breast, his large head with indented eyes, circular heliotis-shell inlaid pupils, arrow-shaped nose, large mouth showing tongue, surface of arms and legs carved with scrolls and geometric patterns, reddish patina
163 cm high
The rectangular panel carved in deep relief with a standing figure, his right arm in front of the abdomen, the left raised in front of his breast, his large head with indented eyes, circular heliotis-shell inlaid pupils, arrow-shaped nose, large mouth showing tongue, surface of arms and legs carved with scrolls and geometric patterns, reddish patina
163 cm high
Literature
Webster, W.D., Illustrated Catalogue of Ethnographical Specimens, European and Eastern Arms and Armour, Prehistoric and other Curiosities, Bicester 1900, vol.4, cat. 27, p. 77, no. 57