Matakau Ceuceu

human history

Matakau Ceuceu. Wood-turned bust. Made from turned and carved natural kau (wood) to create a bust of a human figure, facial features ears and neck. Oval face, large peak form on top of head, round base. Flat nose and full lips. Unsanded, not smooth at base, everythng else is smooth. Drilled hole in base whereby kau (wood) turning process was secured.

Nama tāpiringa: 1991.60 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Carved bust (English)

Wāhi
Fiji
Accession Number

1991.60

Rā Tāpiringa

08 Apr 1991

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

53769 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
6 Mātātuhi
Sculpture, 1991.60, 53769, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 03 May 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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