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A large 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki carved in pale opaque inanga variety stone with pale inclusions, most likely refashioned from an adze. The finely carved facial features display widely recessed triple ringed eyes, a finely detailed nasal bridge and nostrils and a heart shaped mouth with a tongue and three teeth. The body is muscular with rib markings, a rounded belly and pointed elbows. Raised suspension hole to the top of the head. Provenance: Mary Seddon family estate; Richard Seddon, New Zealand Prime Minister (1893 - 1906), height 4.72 in.

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A large 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki carved…