Description:

Oceania, Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia), ca. early 18th century CE. A fascinating Polynesian stone figure, sometimes known as a tiki (meaning human ancestor figure), shown with the knees slightly bent and the hands resting on the abdomen. The figure has huge, round, disc-shaped eyes and a small mouth with deep, curved ridges above and below the eyes. Size: 1.65" W x 6" H (4.2 cm x 15.2 cm); 7.3" H (18.5 cm) on included custom stand.

See a figure of a similar style but made from wood at the British Museum: http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=491899&partId=1&searchText=marquesas+islands&page=1

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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  • Condition: Wear on surface of stone commensurate with age, including a few small chips and nicks. With a smooth, dark patina from handling.

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