Tuki / Patu Muka

Description
Stone flax pounder with a stylized human head on the end of the handle. Head is realistic (almost Europeanised) with prominent eyes, nose and mouth which is off-centre. Top of head is flat. At the back of the head is an upside down "V". An "air-bubble" pocket is present about halfway along patu muka on one side.
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Credit line
Gifted as part of the W.H. Skinner Collection
Accession number
A77.786
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