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Auction House:
Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
17-Jun-2010
Lot No.
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Description:
Mangaian Toki Ceremonial Adze, square section with heavily abstracted human forms in deep relief. Extremely fine lashings accentuated prestigious nature of the adze. Traditionally the personal belonging of a chief and used to make the first few chops while invoking Tane Mata Ariki, the god of wood workers. Length 97 cm Width 23 cm.
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Price:
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Category:
Unclassified