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Maori Wooden Carving, New Zealand Large Carved Tekoteko Sculpture

Maori Wooden Carving, New Zealand Large Carved Tekoteko Sculpture
Maori Wooden Carving, New Zealand Large Carved Tekoteko Sculpture

Maori Wooden Carving, New Zealand Large Carved Tekoteko Sculpture
Maori Wooden Carving, New Zealand Large Carved Tekoteko Sculpture. A hand carved traditional carved traditional wooden Tekoteko sculpture. Made by very talented Maori master craftsman in the way of a millenary tradition. Size: 325mm Tall (12.7 Inches). Tekoteko represents the human form which can be either freestanding, attached to the gable of a whare (house) or carved into the central poles of the great meeting houses. Tekoteko are often carved in a defiant stance with a protruding tongue, and holding a mere or taiaha, to ward off intruders. Tekoteko often have eyes made of paua shells and can range in size from a few inches to the full height of a building similar to the North American Indian Totem poles.

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So please visit our store now and see why we represent a magnificent choice when it comes to FineOnline Auctions. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Australian". The seller is "thecollectionexperts" and is located in this country: NZ. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Origin: Maori People
  • Provenance: Handcarved by a New Zealand artist
  • Size: 325mm Tall (12.7 Inches)
  • Symbol: Tekoteko
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: New Zealand
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Culture: Australian
  • Main Stone: Wood

Maori Wooden Carving, New Zealand Large Carved Tekoteko Sculpture