A Maori Nephrite fragment pendant, hei tiki
Maori Nephrite Pendant Fragment, New Zealand
height 2 3/4in (7cm)
hei tiki, the finely carved dark green stone having lost it's left side and lower half, with suspension hole at the top worn through indicating significant use.

Provenance:
William Oldman Collection, London
Harry Beasely, London
John Hewett, London
Private New York Collection
Sold for US$ 3,750 inc. premium

Category: Ethnographic Art / African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art


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