Nov 21, 2025
Maori Tauihu Canoe Prow, New Zealand
This tauihu, in its monumentality and elegant simplicity reminds one of what is recorded as the style of Raharuhi Rukupō, one of the leading tohunga whakairo of his time. Rukupō’s style is distinctive among the various artistic expressions of the Te Huringa period, deceptively simple yet highly recognizable.
H: 114 cm. (44 7⁄8 in.)
Courtesy: Christie's