Greenstone Hei Tiki Pendant with Provenance

Hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, head tilting…
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Hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, head tilting to right with arms on thighs and pierced hole for suspension, length 8 cm Provenance: This hei tiki was the property of William page (died 1926) who managed 'Te Kopi' a sheep station in the Wairarapa, for its owner Sir Walter Buchanan, MP for the Wairarapa. It was given to page by Maori from the Martinborough area.

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