Maori Anthropomorphic Pendant, New Zealand, ca. 1600 - 1850hei tiki Nephrite jade (pounamu), sealing wax Height 4in (10.2cm) 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, most likely without the use of metal tools, in dark green stone, probably inanga variety, approximately 1/2in (7mm) thick at the abdomen; the head turned to left with flared nostrils and open mouth revealing its tongue, the eyes inlaid with sealing wax; high arching shoulders with arms accented with flared elements, the hands resting on the thighs.
Maori Anthropomorphic Pendant, New Zealand, ca. 1600 - 1850hei tiki Nephrite jade (pounamu), sealing wax Height 4in (10.2cm) 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, most likely without the use of metal tools, in dark green stone, probably inanga variety, approximately 1/2in (7mm) thick at the abdomen; the head turned to left with flared nostrils and open mouth revealing its tongue, the eyes inlaid with sealing wax; high arching shoulders with arms accented with flared elements, the hands resting on the thighs.
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