Tekoteko (gable figure)

Unknown

Mid-18th century · Wood, pāua shell · Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Artist

Unknown

Date

Mid-18th century

Medium

Wood, pāua shell

Culture

Māori

Department

Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Credit line

Purchase, 2019 Benefit Fund, several members of The Chairman's Council Gifts, Philippe de Montebello and 2020 Benefit Funds, Andrea Bollt Bequest, in memory of Robert Bollt Sr. and Robert Bollt Jr., Mariana and Ray Herrmann and Gordon Sze MD Gifts, and funds from various donors, 2022