An Easter Island carved wood Birdman ‘Tangata-Manu’ figure

Lot #253 - An Easter Island carved wood Birdman ‘Tangata-Manu’ figure

Auction House:

Cordy's
Sale Name:

Christmas Antique & Art Auction
Sale Date:

03 Dec 2013 ~ 9am
Lot #:

253
Lot Description:

An Easter Island carved wood Birdman ‘Tangata-Manu’ figure
the figure incorporates the Moai kava kava male body with distended ribs accompanied by a face with large bird’s beak. Carved in light-coloured timber. Height 510. Along with a tribal coil-woven vase shaped basket, the basket with plaited thong carrying handle fixed to the shoulder. Height 380.
Estimate:

NZ$150 - 150
Realised Price:

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Category:

Tribal

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.