Important Oceanic & African Art, (Aotearoa only) — Webb's

Sale Title:Important Oceanic & African Art, (Aotearoa only)
Auction House:Webb's
Auction Location:Auckland
Date:10-Jun-2014
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Important Mau / Nga Tohu Tawhito. 1100 - 1300. When Maori…
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The Glew collection of rare carte de visite/ albumen prints by…
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Early mere pounamu. A highly valued and potent cultural symbol…
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Carved architectural element. Koruru' strong tiki figure with…
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Whalebone kotiate. Carved whalebone in a traditional form with…
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Large toki. Very good example, pecked finish to end leading to…
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Rare tao (spear). A rare type of early weapon. Elongated…
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Kete muka kiwi. Extremely fine construction with double paired…
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Kete muka kiwi. Very good example of a finely made kiwi feather…
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Carved architectural element. Flattened rectangular board,…
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Toki pounamu. Flattened rectangular form, with a weathered…
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Pa kahawai - fishing lure. Large and fine example with wooden…
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Early tewhatewha. Orthodox form with 'Axe' type head, stone…
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Group of toki. Four adzes of classic form. Length 18 cm. Width…
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Carved architectural element. Superb standing tiki figure,…
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Whalebone kotiate. Flattened traditional form, with pierced…