Cook Islands
Carved figure lamp stand c.1970
Hardwood and mother of pearl | 61.0 x 33.0 x 21.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 90758
Grand Vestibule, Windsor Castle
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A carved, wooden statuette of a male figure decorated with shell. The shell is decorated with carved landscape.
This hardwood carving has shell insets shaped in the form of the fifteen Cook Islands - Pukapuka, Suwarrow, Rakahang, Takutea, Penrhyn, Mauke, Aitutaki, Rarotonga, Mangaia, Atiu, Mitiaro, Palmerston, Manuae, Manihiki and Nassau.
The figure is wired for electricity; the bulb would sit in the figure's stomach and shine through the mother of pearl.
The Cook Islands are a self-governing island in free association with New Zealand since 1965, meaning that since that date the Queen has been the Head of State. This particular figure was presented to the Queen during her official visit to New Zealand in 1970.Provenance
Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by Premier Albert Henry of the Cook Islands on behalf of the Government and People of the Cook Islands during her Commonwealth visit to New Zealand, 12–30 March 1970.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Hardwood and mother of pearl
Measurements
61.0 x 33.0 x 21.0 cm (whole object)
Place of Production
Cook Islands
