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. Headdress of a broad band with a groove, and two 'eye rings' placed at the centre, one mostly broken out, the top and a side broken off. Part of a background frame extends out from the headdress and earspool, the lower portion being broken off. A thick-rimmed earspool with a raised central dot survives but the surface of the opposite side is missing. Face smooth. Eyes of a slit and slanting style, brows and lids defined. Nose flattish with alae of nostril depicted. Mouth thin-lipped and open with another raised ring inside possibly representing teeth. Chin damaged. Necklace of seven square to rectangular beads. Broken across upper torso. Remains of broken stand on the back. Traces of red and white pigment on front, white on the back.Accession Number2012.19.410Rā Tāpiringa10 Dec 2012Tohu Tuakiri KēL1004 (LA Museum number)16552 (Asset Register)WāhangaArchaeology Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete head, figurine 2012.19.410 Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 2012.19.410KohingaHydeKaiwaihanga Matua unknown (Maker)WāMetepec/Teotihuacan ChronologyPāohoterracotta/inorganic materialpigment/colorantWhakaahuatanga Inetop of headdress to torso breakRaraunga Ine80mm90mm (across broken frame)29mm (chin to back of broken stand)StyleTeotihuacán/Mesoamerican/Pre-Columbian/AATWhakahounga o Mua31 Mar 2023 Tūemi e whai hononga Ngā hua o DigitalNZ Figurine head Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Figurine head Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Figurine head Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Figurine head Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Figurine head Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Mea e whai hononga ai 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