Gable Finial (Tekoteko)
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Caption
Maori. Gable Finial (Tekoteko), late 19th century. Wood, pāua shell, 49 1/4 x 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (125.1 x 29.2 x 21.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by A. Augustus Healy, Carll H. de Silver and Robert B. Woodward, 03.324.2785. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
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Collection
Culture
Title
Gable Finial (Tekoteko)
Date
late 19th century
Geography
Place made: New Zealand, Possible place made: Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand
Medium
Wood, pāua shell
Classification
Dimensions
49 1/4 x 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (125.1 x 29.2 x 21.6 cm)
Inscriptions
"2785" written in white near top of head
Credit Line
Purchased with funds given by A. Augustus Healy, Carll H. de Silver and Robert B. Woodward
Accession Number
03.324.2785
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