Maori Anthropomorphic Pendant, New Zealand, ca. 1600 - 1850hei tiki Nephrite jade (pounamum) Height 3 1/2in (9cm) Provenance Armand Fernandez/Arman, New York/Paris/Vence Roberta and Lance Entwistle, London/Paris Important Private Collection, acquired from the above in 1993 Finely carved in a warm olive green stone, the elliptical head slightly leaning to left with suspension hole on top, large circular incised eyes and mouth heavily rubbed and worn; high arching shoulders with arms resting on thighs; wear indictive of significant age and use.
Maori Anthropomorphic Pendant, New Zealand, ca. 1600 - 1850hei tiki Nephrite jade (pounamum) Height 3 1/2in (9cm) Provenance Armand Fernandez/Arman, New York/Paris/Vence Roberta and Lance Entwistle, London/Paris Important Private Collection, acquired from the above in 1993 Finely carved in a warm olive green stone, the elliptical head slightly leaning to left with suspension hole on top, large circular incised eyes and mouth heavily rubbed and worn; high arching shoulders with arms resting on thighs; wear indictive of significant age and use.
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