Lot 99

Double Tiki Form Stone - Ocean Navigation Deity
Robustly resting against one another with arms coming to rest on thighs. Faces express orthodox form with tongues extended and eyes widened, all seeing. Decorative head adornment expressed with geometric carving to the side of each temple. Suspension hole in well balanced position, centering the sculpture. Basalt with earthened patina. Marquesas Islands.Provenance: Private New Zealand collection. Previously on long term loan to Auckland Museum 1977 - 2010.
H170mm W95 mm D164mm.
Realised: $14,000 - June 2010

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