discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou head, figurine human history Tukua Tirohanga API Kupu whakaahuaFigurine head. Mould made. Symmetrical headdress, cap-like with rim of vertical lines across forehead, following brow-line, dipping in centre above bridge of nose. Raised ridge runs vertically from the dip to the top of the head. On each side of the head a lock falls diagonally to the rim line above earspools. One earspool with indent and central dot remains intact, the other broken off. Lidded and rimmed eyes, nose and top lip of mouth damaged). Lines each side of nose and mouth. Broken at neck. Concave back. White pigment on front.Accession Number2012.19.372Rā Tāpiringa10 Dec 2012Tohu Tuakiri KēL1004 (LA Museum number)16552 (Asset Register)WāhangaArchaeology Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete head, figurine 2012.19.372 Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 2012.19.372KohingaHydeKaiwaihanga Matua unknown (Maker)WāMetepec/Teotihuacan ChronologyPāohoterracotta/inorganic materialpigment/colorantWhakaahuatanga Inetop of lock to neck breakRaraunga Ine35mm33mm (earspool to side lock)17mm (lower lip to back of head)StyleTeotihuacán/Mesoamerican/Pre-Columbian/AATWhakahounga o Mua31 Mar 2023 E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. Search hua Rapunga hou The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60