Bust

Production date
1931-1940
 Description
A bust of a Maori man with a full face moko that has been carved out of a punga log. The head has no neck with the bottom of the head filling out into a wide stand with a bevelled edge. The eyes are painted white with brown irises and the moko is inscribed and coloured black.
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Artist/Maker
Production role
Manufacturer
Production date
1931-1940
Production place
New Zealand/Taranaki/New Plymouth
Production period
1930s
Classification
Commercial Decorative Art/Art Object
Credit line
This bust was made at Brewster's Punga Works, owned by Edgar Roy Brewster, at 203 Devon Street East, New Plymouth.
Accession number
A96.980
Collection type
Social History
Material
Punga
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