Rare Wahaika Male Figure with Long Tongue and Ridges

Rare wahaika 19th century, male carved figure to back with long…
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Rare wahaika 19th century, male carved figure to back with long protruding tongue, four ridges to butt, square hole, length 35 cm. Provenance: Neil Darroch collection, formerly E.B. Williams collection, Hastings (early 20th century). Ref 90

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