Tekoteko (gable figure)
Object type: Figure
Department: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Culture: Māori
Date: Mid-18th century
Medium: Wood, pāua shell
Dimensions: H. 43 x W. 3 5/8 x D. 4 1/2 in. (109.2 x 9.2 x 11.4 cm)

Classification: Wood-Sculpture
Geography:     Aotearoa (New Zealand)  
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
Accession year: 2022