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Tekoteko (gable figure) an Ariki Tapairu / sometimes referred to as Madonna and child,

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ME011429; Tekoteko (gable figure) named Madonna and child; New Zealand; unknown; wood
ME011429; Tekoteko (gable figure) named Madonna and child; New Zealand; unknown; wood
ME011429; Tekoteko (gable figure) named Madonna and child; New Zealand; unknown; wood
ME011429; Tekoteko (gable figure) named Madonna and child; New Zealand; unknown; wood
ME011429; Tekoteko (gable figure) named Madonna and child; New Zealand; unknown; wood
"Madonna" Tekoteko - ME011429, front
"Madonna" Tekoteko - ME011429

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NameTekoteko (gable figure) an Ariki Tapairu / sometimes referred to as Madonna and child,
ProductionUnknown; carver; 1850-1900; New Zealand
Classificationgable posts, Tekoteko
Materialswood, pāua (abalone shell)
Techniquescarving
DimensionsOverall: 240mm (width), 970mm (height), 8109.2g (weight)
Registration NumberME011429

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