Lot 52: A Fine Hawaiian revival period post-statue of the god Lono

A Fine Hawaiian revival period post-statue of the god Lono, Hawaii; USA

Of powerful and classical form, the statue with worn and sun-bleached surface, the figure carved in classical style during the revival period, with high arching coif and expressive face, the body well proportioned and with visible musculature standing on an integral base.Lono was the primary god of agriculture and Music and dance. There is speculation that Captain Cook was mistaken for an incarnation of him during his ill-fated third voyage. H. 50 1/2'

Comments:
Property of an East Coast private collector

Provenance:
John Warriner Colletion, Hawaii

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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