Gourd Carved-Hue and Lid.
Maker
Richard Renwick
Description
Large Gourd (top stem cut off to form a lid. Decorated with a carved, flowing, spiral motif.
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Object detail
Maker
Production period
Collection
Media/Materials
Carved Gourd
Measurements
35.5H
22X23W
22X23W
Signature & date
Kei Hea Nga Hmia
Physical description
Large Gourd (top stem cut-off to form a lid) Decorated with a carved flowing spiral motif.
The decoration incorporates an inscription, 'KEI HEA NGA HMIA' and one of the end spirals has had an old N. Z. sixpence (1952) coin inserted at it's centre.
The motif has been highlighted by being coloured a dark, chocolate brown in contrast to the light brown of the remainder of the Gourd.
Carved by Richard Renwick.
The decoration incorporates an inscription, 'KEI HEA NGA HMIA' and one of the end spirals has had an old N. Z. sixpence (1952) coin inserted at it's centre.
The motif has been highlighted by being coloured a dark, chocolate brown in contrast to the light brown of the remainder of the Gourd.
Carved by Richard Renwick.
Accession number
95.11.A-B
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